Woman faces surgery after serious fall on Novosibirsk sidewalk

A Novosibirsk woman suffered multiple leg fractures after falling on a sidewalk on January 26 and is now awaiting surgery.
Feb 23, 2026
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After the fall, bystanders helped the injured woman by carrying her to an ambulance for medical attention.

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Vera Salnitskaya / NGS.RU // NGS reader

On the evening of January 26, in the Zheleznodorozhny district of Novosibirsk, a woman fell on the sidewalk. The victim told NGS that as a result of the incident, she suffered serious injuries.

‘I have multiple tibia fractures, a closed fracture of both ankles, and a subluxation of the foot. Now I«m waiting for surgery,’ shared the Novosibirsk resident.

Recovery is expected to take about two months. After treatment, the woman intends to file a pre-trial claim against those responsible for cleaning the area.

Also, the victim is currently looking for passersby who assisted her.

An NGS correspondent sent a request to the Novosibirsk mayor«s office to get a comment on this incident.

Earlier, Novosibirsk residents identified places with uncleaned sidewalks. The administration of the Central District responded to the complaints.

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