Due to poor quality snow removal, the number of calls to trauma centers has increased by one and a half times. This was reported by the press service of the Dzhanedze Research Institute of Emergency Medicine. It was reported by the press service of the Dzhanelidze Research Institute of Emergency Medicine of the Frunzensky District.
From November 26-28th, 32 patients from St. Petersburg were reported to the clinic's trauma center. Patients were diagnosed with bruises of shins and ankles, in some cases - with fractures.
Regional statistics are uneven. So, in the Petrogradsky district, 25 victims are reported, in Krasnoselsky - about 8.
In Vasileostrovsky District, 119 people were reported injured on Sunday. Head of Trauma Center, Mehdi Tafrishyan, said that the number of cases is lower than usual, but the upcoming bad weather may have an impact.
A large number of injuries are associated with ice due to poor-quality cleaning of city streets. Previously, utilities have sprinkled the roads with reagents, but not in all areas. Motorists also reported driving problems due to slippery roads.
According to journalists, at the moment St. Petersburg is equipped with 1,700 units of special equipment, but the city needs 3,500.