The ceiling collapsed in a three-story building on Piskunov: a criminal case has been initiated.

      June 3, 2026 18:13 Incidents A criminal case has been initiated due to the collapse of the ceiling in an apartment in building No. 18A on Piskunov Street in Nizhny Novgorod. According to a report by NNTV, the living space on the third floor of the 1917 building was buried under debris of bricks, wood, and plaster. In one of the apartments, the ceiling collapsed right above the bed. By order of the head of the Nizhny Novgorod Investigative Committee, Airat Akhmetshin, a criminal case has been opened under part 1 of Article 238 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation - provision of services that do not meet the safety requirements for the life and health of consumers. As a result of the investigation, an assessment will be made of the actions or inaction of the management company employees responsible for the maintenance and repair of the common property of the apartment building. The regional prosecutor's office has also shown interest in the incident. If there are grounds, prosecutorial measures will be taken. NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" has channels on Telegram and MAX. Subscribe to stay updated on the main events, exclusive materials, and operational information. Copyright © 1999—2025 NIA "Nizhny Novgorod". When reprinting, a hyperlink to NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" is mandatory. This resource may contain materials for 18+.