In Minsk, A Mother With A 2-year-old Child In A Stroller Fell Out Of A Bus Into A Ditch
- 12.11.2026, 8:52
The case went to court.
In Minsk, a woman with a two-year-old child in a stroller fell into a trench while getting off a bus. She sustained injuries and filed a lawsuit, and the court ordered the bus company to pay her 1,000 rubles in compensation for emotional distress, according to the court’s press service.
The incident occurred in October 2025. The Minsk resident was exiting the bus through the center door, holding onto the handle of a baby stroller. She stumbled and fell into the gap between the bus and the curb at the bus stop. The stroller with the child fell out of the bus right after her. The woman held on to it until the very last moment, trying to protect the baby from hitting the ground.
It turned out that a trench had been dug along the bus stop, and the pavement was completely missing at the passenger exit point.
Repair work was underway at the bus stop at the time of the incident. Road signs had warned the driver about the hazardous section, but he stopped the bus more than 30 centimeters from the edge of the sidewalk, failing to take into account the absence of pavement. The court found that the driver had violated the rules and failed to ensure the safe disembarkation of passengers.
A forensic medical examination determined that the woman sustained injuries that did not result in temporary health impairment or permanent disability. However, she experienced severe stress and physical pain and was forced to undergo medical treatment.
The Minsk resident demanded compensation for material and emotional damages. In determining the amount of compensation, the court took into account the circumstances of the incident, the woman’s distress, as well as gross negligence on her part.
As a result, the Sovetsky District Court of Minsk ruled to award her 1,000 rubles in compensation for emotional distress, as well as to reimburse her for property damage and the costs of legal representation.
The decision has become final.
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