Car Hits Minibus in Sigulda After Hasty Left Turn; Both Drivers Unhurt

A road accident took place in Sigulda, Latvia, on the Vidzeme highway in the direction of Riga. A Volkswagen driver tried to make a sudden left turn and collided with a minibus. The incident was reported by the TV3 programme "Degpunktā", and the news was published by Apollo.lv on 6 November 2026.

How the crash happened

The minibus driver was travelling along the Vidzeme highway towards Riga. The Volkswagen driver, ahead of him, decided to turn left abruptly. That manoeuvre resulted in the vehicles colliding.

Both vehicles were damaged beyond repair in the crash. According to the report, the Volkswagen driver can write off his car. Fortunately, both drivers were left unharmed, and no injured people are mentioned.

Emergency services at the scene

Firefighters and road maintenance workers arrived at the site. The accident also affected traffic on this stretch of road, so law enforcement officers helped to direct it.

Video of the incident was shown in the "Degpunktā" segment. The source does not mention other details, such as any penalties for the driver or the exact time of the accident.