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25 Dec 2017 | 01:42 PM UTC

Russia: Bus hits crowd in Moscow December 25

A bus hit a crowd of people outside of the Slavyansky Bulvar metro station in Moscow on December 25, killing at least 5 people; officials believe incident is not terror related

Warning

Event

A bus ran into a crowd of people in a pedestrian underpass near the Slavyansky Bulvar metro station in Moscow on Monday, December 25. The incident occurred at approximately 15:45 (local time). At least five people have been killed and another 15 injured. According to security sources, the bus driver has been detained and initial reports indicate that the incident is not terror related. Details are still emerging.

Advice

Individuals in Moscow are advised to avoid the area of the accident and anticipate transportation disruptions in the area.