Nizhny Novgorod residents complained to Bastrykin about the bridge collapse: an investigation is underway.

      On June 28, 2026, 17:17 Incidents The Chairman of the Investigative Committee of Russia, Alexander Bastrykin, instructed to report on the results of the inspection regarding the partial collapse of a bridge in the Vadsky district. This was reported by the Information Center of the agency. A collective appeal sent to the reception of the head of the Investigative Committee was composed by residents of the village of Novy Mir. In April, on the local road connecting this settlement and Vad, a bridge partially collapsed. After that, traffic on the section was halted, while the repair work, as claimed by the authors of the complaint, has still not been organized. A procedural inspection has been organized by the Investigative Committee of Russia in the Nizhny Novgorod region. Alexander Bastrykin instructed the acting head of the regional department, Alexander Dynkov, to present a report on the progress and results of the inspection, as well as on the measures being taken to restore the rights of the residents of the district to ensure proper transport accessibility. The execution of the instruction is under control at the central office of the agency. Earlier, we reported that the Investigative Committee opened a case due to the lack of water in Bogorodsk. 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 18+