Video footage shows a car catching fire and exploding twice on Vosstaniya Street. The explosions occurred moments after the driver exited the vehicle.
The incident took place in Staraya Russa, Novgorod Oblast, Russia, on Monday, January 26, 2026. According to preliminary information from the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the vehicle was transporting household gas cylinders that may have leaked, leading to ignition and explosions.
Emergency officials stated that the driver attempted to extinguish the fire before the explosions occurred and managed to move away in time. He was not injured and declined medical assistance. Firefighters fully extinguished the blaze within approximately 20 minutes.
Source: Eyewitness video / Ministry of Emergency Situations