Arina Glazunova, a 24-year-old Russian TikTok Star, tragically lost her life after falling into an underpass in Tbilisi, Georgia. Her incident was captured on video that went viral on social media.
She was rushed to the hospital, but her fatal fall caused head trauma and a broken neck.
Highlights
- Arina Glazunova’s cause of demise was tripping over a knee-high wall and falling into the entrance of an underpass.
- She sang and danced with her friend during the tragic incident on September 27.
- She was rushed to hospital but lost her life due to a head injury and a broken neck.
Arina graduated from the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration in 2022 and was a public relations manager at a creative agency.
She was also known for advocating for animal welfare and participating in various charitable works.
Many people loved her personality, and her friends remembered her for her excellent sense of humor.
Radio Liberty Georgia stated that authorities are continuing their investigation into this case. Nino Imnadze said passages built in the 1980s were designed without railings to serve as benches.
According to Tbilisi’s City Hall, the Soviet-era passage was built according to building standards. Netizens left flowers and farewell messages at the location of her demise.
Arina Glazunova Suffered Head Trauma And A Broken Neck
The Russian TikToker Arina Glazunova tripped over a knee-high wall and fell into an underpass, causing her demise.
Her last video shows her singing and dancing with her friend during the tragic incident. She sang the hit song of the Russian boyband Hunger Boys, “For The Last Time.”
⚫️MUNDO | Tragedia en TikTok: La influencer rusa Arina Glazunova fallece a los 27 años tras caer por las escaleras del metro en Tbilisi mientras grababa un video viral 📹💔. Su último momento quedó capturado mientras cantaba “For The Last Time” 🎶 #QEPD #ArinaGlazunova #TikTok pic.twitter.com/lrQWqBVldS
— 24HorasQRoo (@24HorasQR) October 4, 2024
Arina was looking at her friend’s phone, who was filming her at 2:30 a.m. on September 27.
As she kept singing, the camera switched back to her friend, who looked terrified as she disappeared headfirst over the edge of a wall and into the entrance of an underground passage.
Her panicked screams can be easily heard in the video, and she was rushed to hospital but lost her life due to a head injury and a broken neck.
She suffered a fracture at the base of her skull and bruises all over her body.
Netizens expressed their shock at the tragedy and commented on the safety of the entrance to the underground station.
The height of the underground parapet is 30 centimeters, which is a violation of building norms. We call on the city to correct this error so no one else gets hurt.
Similarly, locals said anyone could fall over the wall as the barrier is inaccessible in the dark. They made an organization named “My City Kills.”
Additional Information
- A street memorial has been erected at the subway to commemorate Arina Glazunova’s demise.
- Kakhi Kaladze, the city’s mayor, said the underground passages across the Georgian capital meet modern building standards.
- Her demise incident came after the tragic news of 26-year-old Turkish TikToker Kubra Aykut, who lost her life in Istanbul’s Sultanbeyli district.
- The IO Foundation has issued a new call for young people to be more responsible when using their devices in risky areas.
