LatviaPublished: 31 August 2026 at 14:25

Train collides with car in Saldus municipality, two women injured

A passenger train collided with a car in Saldus municipality on Monday morning, injuring two women, State Police confirmed.

A collision between a passenger train and a passenger car occurred in Saldus municipality on Monday morning, leaving two women injured.

The incident was confirmed by State Police representative Rūta Strautniece-Apaļā.

Further details about the circumstances of the crash, the condition of the injured women, and the possible cause have not yet been released. Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances of the collision.

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