Tram hits pensioner in central Chelyabinsk

A 75-year-old man was struck by a tram while crossing a street in Chelyabinsk on Tuesday and was taken to the hospital with injuries, authorities said.
Jan 21, 2026
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An ambulance was dispatched to the scene following the tram collision with a pedestrian in Chelyabinsk.
Source:
Chelyabinsk State Traffic Inspectorate (GAI)

On Tuesday, January 20, on Tsvillinga Street, a tram hit a pensioner who was crossing the road. He sustained injuries and was taken to the hospital, the Chelyabinsk State Traffic Inspectorate (GAI) reported.

The incident occurred at 11:25 at the intersection of Tsvillinga and Ordzhonikidze streets near the Railway Workers« House of Culture. According to GAI, the 27-year-old tram driver struck a 75-year-old man who was crossing at a regulated pedestrian crossing. The details of the accident are under investigation.

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