LatviaPublished: 13 August 2026 at 23:59

Chase and fistfight break out after crash in Purvciems

Following a traffic accident in Riga's Purvciems district, one driver tried to flee the scene and was pursued by police, while two other men involved got into a physical fight.

An eventful situation unfolded in Riga's Purvciems neighborhood after a traffic accident, according to the TV3 program "Degpunktā".

After the collision, one of the drivers involved attempted to leave the scene, prompting police to chase after him. At the same time, at the crash site itself, a physical altercation broke out between two other men involved in the incident.

No further details have been provided about the cause of the accident, the number of people involved, or any subsequent actions taken.

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