In Saratov, ice fell from the roof onto a 77-year-old woman. This was reported by the press service of the regional department of the Investigative Committee.
The incident occurred on Sadovaya Street No. 2. A pensioner was injured by melting snow. An elderly woman was hospitalized for injuries. A criminal case has been initiated over this incident. During the investigation, a forensic assessment will be made into the actions of those responsible for clearing the roof.
Before that, another Saratov resident was also buried under snow falling from the roof. A mass of snow fell on a man from the roof of a one-story private house. In the same city, a porch collapsed under the weight of ice sliding from the roof. Falling, the awning blocked the way out of the house.
In Samara, a block of ice fell on a stroller with a baby. The child suffered a head injury that was not life-threatening. According to one version, a block of ice fell from the roof of a four-story building; according to another, from the canopy of one of the balconies.
