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In Moscow, probe launched into falling of snow on pram with baby

The Moscow Directorate of the Investigative Committee has opened an investigation in provision of unsafe services entailing grievous bodily harm under Part 2 of Article 238 of the RF Penal Code.

According to investigators, on 4 February 2017, during snow clearing on the roof of a block of flats in Palekhskaya street in Moscow a mound of snow fell on a pram with a 2-month-old baby inside. The baby was taken to a hospital and is now being examined and treated.

The investigators are examining the scene and are questioning witnesses. They are identifying employees of a building managing company and other persons responsible for cleaning snow from the roof of the said house. The investigation is ongoing.