Truck Accident Paralyzes Traffic on Perm-Yekaterinburg Highway

A serious accident involving trucks has led to a multi-kilometer traffic jam on the Perm-Yekaterinburg highway in the Nizhneserginsky district of Sverdlovsk Oblast.
Mar 11, 2026
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The accident involved multiple vehicles but resulted in no injuries, according to authorities.
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State Traffic Safety Inspectorate for Sverdlovsk Oblast

A multi-kilometer traffic jam has formed at the 291st kilometer of the Perm-Yekaterinburg highway in the Nizhneserginsky district of Sverdlovsk Oblast. The cause was a serious road accident.

The collision has caused a complete blockage of traffic heading towards Yekaterinburg on the highway.
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According to preliminary information, the accident involved two trucks and one passenger car. Traffic police officers have closed one lane in the direction of Yekaterinburg to document the accident and clear the debris.

Temporary traffic restriction at the 291st kilometer of the Perm-Yekaterinburg highway in the Nizhneserginsky district in the direction of Yekaterinburg due to an accident. A collision occurred involving three vehicles, two of which are trucks. There are no injuries,
reported the State Traffic Safety Inspectorate for Sverdlovsk Oblast.

Police officers are currently establishing all the circumstances of the incident, as well as the identities of the accident participants. An investigation is being conducted into the incident.

Drivers planning a trip towards Yekaterinburg are advised to choose an alternative route in advance to avoid getting stuck in the traffic jam.

The traffic police also remind of the need to exercise caution on the roads, especially in bad weather conditions. It is necessary to choose a safe speed and constantly control the vehicle.

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