Two drivers get into a fistfight while waiting in line for gas at a gas station in Ryazan, Russia
In the Russian city of Ryazan, a violent altercation broke out between two drivers, which quickly escalated into a fistfight right at a gas station.
Witnesses to the incident filmed the altercation on their cell phones and posted the video on social media.
Representatives of local emergency services are currently at the scene working to determine the details.
The conflict arose while drivers were waiting in line at the gas pumps after one of the drivers attempted to cut in line.
A verbal altercation between the enraged men escalated into a physical confrontation involving fists within seconds. Dozens of other motorists witnessed the incident and tried to call the brawlers to order.
The published footage demonstrates the high level of tension among the local population due to fuel shortages and long lines at gas stations.
Official law enforcement agencies in the region have not yet determined the legal classification of the offenders’ actions.
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