LatviaPublished: 17 October 2026 at 09:32

Eight injured and one dead in Latvian road accidents on Friday

Road accidents on Friday left eight people injured and one dead, according to the State Police.

Road accidents on Friday left eight people injured and one person dead. The information came from the State Police, the Latvian law enforcement agency that also oversees road safety.

The announcement gave only the total number of injured and dead. There are no details on where the accidents happened, the circumstances, or the age or condition of the victims.

Further details on the individual accidents have not yet been made available.

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