The cause of the accident on the MKAD was the failure of the truck's braking system.

A massive accident on 41 km of the MKAD occurred, according to preliminary data, due to a failure of the truck's braking system. The press service of the Moscow Department of Transport and Road Infrastructure Development announced this on Monday. May 4th.

"According to preliminary data, the truck driver born in 1992 is to blame for the accident, according to him, the cause of the accident was a failure of the truck's braking system. We are working together with the Moscow Traffic Police to promptly restore traffic," the Moscow City News agency quoted the message as saying.

The Department of Transport clarified that law enforcement agencies will clarify all the circumstances, including the issue of passing a technical inspection of this car, writes Moscow 24.

Drivers were urged to use alternative routes — through Pavel Fitin and Trade Union streets.

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Earlier in the day, a massive road accident occurred on the MKAD, as a result of which 14 vehicles were damaged, RT reports.

The cause of the accident was a truck that crashed into cars standing in traffic, according to the website. kp.ru . Two minors and two adults were injured, clarifies 360.ru .