
A tragic incident occurred in St. Petersburg, Russia, when a bus veered off a bridge and plunged into the Moika River, resulting in the loss of seven lives. The city, which is Russia's second-largest, was shaken by the accident that took place on Friday.
The Investigative Committee, Russia's top criminal investigations body, confirmed the death toll but did not provide details on the number of injuries. However, the emergencies ministry indicated that six individuals rescued from the bus were in critical or serious condition.