Car and truck collide on Riga bypass near Salaspils, one driver hospitalized
On Monday afternoon, a passenger car and a construction debris truck collided on the Riga bypass road near Salaspils. One of the drivers was taken to hospital in serious condition.
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A serious road accident occurred on Monday around midday on the Riga bypass road near Salaspils, involving an "Audi" passenger car and a truck carrying construction debris.
According to available information, the crash was caused by a 73-year-old driver of the passenger car who pulled out onto the road without making sure it was safe to do so, leading to a collision with the truck.
One of the drivers involved sustained serious injuries and was taken to hospital. No further details about his current condition have been made public.
The incident was reported by the television program "Degpunktā", which showed footage from the scene. Further details, including the truck driver's condition and any impact on traffic along that section of the bypass, have not yet been disclosed.
