LatviaPublished: 27 August 2026 at 04:41

Truck overturns on Ventspils highway near Spuņciems

A truck crashed and overturned into a ditch on the A10 highway near Spuņciems on Wednesday evening. Emergency services are working at the scene.

A road accident occurred on Wednesday evening on the A10 Ventspils highway near Spuņciems, involving a truck.

According to witnesses, the vehicle, which was traveling from Riga toward Spuņciems, went off the roadway and overturned onto its side in a ditch.

Emergency services are currently working at the accident site. Drivers planning to use this route are advised to exercise caution and expect possible traffic restrictions while the aftermath of the incident is being dealt with.

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