Traffic blocked in Riga after collision involving police car, trolleybus and two cars
A multi-vehicle crash on Avotu Street in Riga involving a police Volkswagen, a trolleybus, a BMW and a Renault blocked traffic. The police crew was responding to a call with lights and sirens on, and had entered the intersection on a green light.
At 17:04, a multi-vehicle collision occurred on Avotu Street in Riga, blocking traffic in the area. The crash involved a police service Volkswagen, a trolleybus, a BMW and a Renault.
According to the State Police, the police crew was travelling to an emergency call. Information currently available indicates that the police vehicle had its audible and visual signals activated and entered the intersection on a green traffic light.
As a result of the accident, vehicles were unable to pass along Avotu Street. The scene involved both public transport and private cars, causing significant disruption. iAuto.lv reported from the scene and published video footage of the aftermath.
The exact circumstances of the crash are being established by police, and further details may be provided as the investigation continues.
