One dead after truck and Mercedes collide on Tallinn highway in Ādaži municipality
On Thursday evening, a Volvo truck and a Mercedes Benz car collided on the Tallinn highway in Ādaži municipality, leaving one person dead. An eyewitness described the crash to a news programme.
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A serious road accident occurred on Thursday evening in Ādaži municipality, where a Volvo truck collided with a Mercedes Benz car. One person died as a result of the crash — according to available information, the victim was the passenger seated next to the driver of the Mercedes.
Location of the crash
The collision took place on the highway connecting Riga and Tallinn, which runs through Ādaži municipality. This stretch of road lies close to Riga and carries heavy daily traffic from both local residents and long-distance freight vehicles, a combination that raises the risk of serious accidents.
Eyewitness account
Details of the tragic collision were shared by an eyewitness who spoke to the programme "Degpunktā". This account is among the first public sources of information about the circumstances of the crash, though further details about its causes have not yet been made available.
The accident is a reminder of the dangers present on highways where heavy trucks and passenger cars share the same road space. More precise information about the cause of the collision may emerge as any further investigation continues.


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