LatviaPublished: 20 June 2026 at 16:20

Concrete Drum Detaches from Truck on Rīga Ring Road Near HES

On Saturday, on the Rīga bypass A5 near the Rīga Hydroelectric Power Plant, a concrete mixer truck lost its drum, which remained on the roadway.

A strange accident occurred on Saturday on the Rīga bypass A5, part of the Rīga ring road, near the Rīga Hydroelectric Power Plant (HES). The concrete drum detached from a concrete mixer truck and remained on the roadway, causing traffic disruptions in the area. The exact cause and circumstances of the incident are still under investigation. No information about injuries or damage has been reported yet.

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