Two men fell through the ice in the Nizhny Novgorod region.

      On March 26, 2026, at 14:57, Incidents: Two people who fell through the ice were rescued in the Vorotynsky district on March 26, the press service of the regional emergency management agency reported. According to the agency, the incident occurred in the waters of the Volga near Vasil'sursk. The rescued individuals are being examined by medical personnel. The emergency management agency reminds that the safe thickness of ice for one person is at least 10 cm, and for two or more people, it is at least 15 cm. Ice thickness should be checked not with a foot, but with an ice pick. In general, going out on spring ice is dangerous for life, specialists added. Earlier, three foreigners fell through the ice near the Chkalov staircase in Nizhny Novgorod. NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" has a Telegram channel. Subscribe to stay updated on major events, exclusive materials, and operational information. Copyright © 1999—2025 NIA "Nizhny Novgorod". When republishing, a hyperlink to NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" is mandatory. This resource may contain materials 18+.