Tragedy on the Streets of Chișinău: Woman Hit by Trolleybus While Jaywalking.

A serious incident occurred in the Rîșcani sector of the capital, where a woman was struck by a trolleybus while attempting to cross the street illegally. The accident took place on Kiev Street, and the victim was urgently transported to the hospital for medical care 

According to information provided by the Chișinău Police Department

The accident happened on the morning of February 21, 2023, around 09:55. The trolleybus involved in the incident was operating on route no. 10 and was driven by a 46-year-old man. The woman was attempting to cross the street outside of a pedestrian crossing when she was hit by the vehicle.unimedia.info+1reddit.com+1

Police have initiated an investigation to determine all the circumstances surrounding the accident. Authorities also remind pedestrians of the importance of adhering to traffic rules, emphasizing that street crossing should only be done at designated pedestrian crossings and when the traffic light is green.

Conclusion:

This tragic incident highlights the necessity of following traffic regulations by both pedestrians and drivers. Jaywalking can have fatal consequences, and vigilance and responsibility from everyone are essential to prevent such accidents.