Two people have died from electrocution while apparently trying to rescue the driver of a car that crashed into a utility pole, a news report said.
The driver survived and was hospitalized following the accident Sunday in the town of Dno in the Pskov region of northwestern Russia, Interfax reported, citing a spokesperson for the regional Interior Ministry branch.
Two young men, aged 19 and 20, are believed to have been trying to help the driver after the accident when they were electrocuted to death, the report said, adding that police are still trying to verify the young men's role in the incident.
Meanwhile, local automotive news site auto.pln24.ru identified the men as passengers of the car, instead of passersby.
A Message from The Moscow Times:
Dear readers,
We are facing unprecedented challenges. Russia's Prosecutor General's Office has designated The Moscow Times as an "undesirable" organization, criminalizing our work and putting our staff at risk of prosecution. This follows our earlier unjust labeling as a "foreign agent."
These actions are direct attempts to silence independent journalism in Russia. The authorities claim our work "discredits the decisions of the Russian leadership." We see things differently: we strive to provide accurate, unbiased reporting on Russia.
We, the journalists of The Moscow Times, refuse to be silenced. But to continue our work, we need your help.
Your support, no matter how small, makes a world of difference. If you can, please support us monthly starting from just $2. It's quick to set up, and every contribution makes a significant impact.
By supporting The Moscow Times, you're defending open, independent journalism in the face of repression. Thank you for standing with us.
Remind me later.
