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AutoPublished: 1 July 2026 at 10:37

Vanšu Bridge Accident: Motorcyclist Injured in Collision with Van

A traffic accident involving a motorcyclist and a van occurred on Vanšu Bridge in Riga on Wednesday morning. The motorcyclist was injured and handed over to medical personnel; police are investigating.

Foto: iAuto.lv

On the morning of July 1, a collision between a motorcycle and a van took place on the Vanšu Bridge in Riga, heading towards the Pārdaugava district.

The motorcyclist was injured in the accident and was handed over to emergency medical services. The State Police and ambulance crews arrived at the scene.

Police are currently clarifying the circumstances of the accident and determining liability. Further details have not been released at this time.

The Vanšu Bridge is one of the busiest traffic hubs in Riga, and accidents in this location are not uncommon. Residents are urged to drive carefully and observe speed limits.

A video recording of the scene has been published on the iAuto.lv portal.

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