Broken-down Volkswagen struck from behind, throwing driver into air in Minsk, Belarus

On November 4, 2026, in Minsk, Belarus, security video captured a serious road accident involving two Volkswagen cars on the 2nd Ring Road near building 86/1. In the video, a broken-down Volkswagen is stopped in the second-to-last lane of a four-lane road, with its hood open as its driver attempts to address the mechanical issue. According to reports, the driver failed to place a hazard warning triangle behind the vehicle. Another Volkswagen subsequently crashes into the stationary car, sending it forward into a passing vehicle. The impact also throws the stranded car's driver into the air before he lands on the roadway. Despite the force of the collision, the footage shows the driver attempting to stand up on his own. One of the drivers was taken to the hospital following the incident. The collision highlights the dangers of stopping in active traffic lanes without properly warning approaching motorists.