LatviaPublished: 15 August 2026 at 17:58

Criminal case opened over Friday crash involving police car

A criminal case has been launched after a road accident in Riga on Friday, in which nine people were injured and a State Police service vehicle was involved, police told LETA.

The State Police has confirmed to the LETA news agency that a criminal case has been opened in connection with a road traffic accident that occurred in Riga on Friday.

Nine people were injured in the crash, which involved a State Police service vehicle.

Further details about the circumstances or causes of the accident have not yet been disclosed. The police are continuing the proceedings but have not provided additional information on the case at this stage.

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