Car catches fire near Riga Castle due to antifreeze pipe burst
On Wednesday evening, a Peugeot caught fire near Riga Castle; no one was injured. Firefighters determined the cause was a burst antifreeze pipe.
On Wednesday, June 17, a car fire occurred in Riga near the Riga Castle. According to the TV show "Degpunktā," the incident involved a Peugeot.
The driver reported noticing smoke coming from the engine compartment while crossing the Vanšu Bridge. To avoid stopping on the bridge, he immediately moved into the right lane and turned onto Pils Square.
Initially, the driver attempted to extinguish the flames using the car's fire extinguisher. Firefighters soon arrived and took over the operation. No injuries were reported.
The fire service stated that the cause was a burst antifreeze pipe. Further details will be presented in the TV segment.
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