Pedestrian tunnel collapses in Belgorod

Belgorod's mayor says the partially collapsed pedestrian tunnel will be repaired soon.

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Location

Belgorod, Russia

Updated

Sunday, 19 April 2026 at 06:19 UTC

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An underground pedestrian crossing near the 'Sokol' bus stop in Belgorod, Russia, has partially collapsed. Belgorod Mayor Valentin Demidov has now stated that the crossing will be repaired 'in the near future' and ordered an immediate cleanup. He said a contractor will soon begin a major overhaul of the structure. The cause of the original collapse remains unknown.

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19 AprПепел ➜ Белгород

Belgorod Mayor Valentin Demidov announced plans for a 'major overhaul' and immediate cleanup of the collapsed crossing.

e/eineurope · topic · T-01191cycle Sunday, 19 April 2026 at 06:19 UTC · first reported 19 Apr