A massive traffic accident paralyzed movement on Gagarin Avenue in Nizhny Novgorod.

      August 24, 2026 09:35 Incidents A massive traffic accident has paralyzed transportation on Gagarin Avenue in Nizhny Novgorod. Eyewitnesses reported this on social media. The accident occurred around 7:30 AM on August 24 near the public transport stop "Administration of the Prioksky District." According to preliminary information, four vehicles collided there, blocking three lanes. As a result, a serious traffic jam formed, which, according to the Yandex Maps service, persists to this day. Earlier, it was reported that a drunk driver fatally struck a pedestrian in the parking lot of the "Lenta" store on Moscow Highway. NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" has channels on Telegram and MAX. Subscribe to stay updated on major events, exclusive materials, and timely information. Copyright © 1999—2025 NIA "Nizhny Novgorod". When reprinting, a hyperlink to NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" is mandatory. This resource may contain materials for 18+.