LatviaPublished: 30 September 2026 at 11:22

Car collides with moose in Aizkraukle region, two children and several adults injured

A car collided with a moose on Tuesday evening on the road between Aizkraukle and Jēkabpils, injuring two children and several adults, the State Police reported.

A traffic accident occurred on Tuesday evening in the Aizkraukle municipality, on the road connecting Aizkraukle and Jēkabpils, when a car collided with a moose. Several people were injured in the crash, including two children and multiple adults, according to the State Police.

Further details about the injured parties' condition, the circumstances of the accident, or any ongoing investigation have not yet been disclosed.

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