Tragedy in Imanta: 22-Year-Old Man Dies Under Train Wheels
On Saturday in Riga's Imanta district, a 22-year-old man died after being hit by a passenger train. The incident is believed to have been intentional.
A tragic incident occurred on Saturday in the Imanta neighborhood of Riga, where a 22-year-old man was struck and killed by a passenger train. Based on eyewitness accounts and the circumstances, it is suspected that the young man's actions were deliberate rather than accidental.
The train was approaching from the direction of Babīte, where the tracks are clearly visible. The driver spotted the person, applied emergency brakes, and sounded the horn, but was unable to avoid the collision. An eyewitness who was in a nearby garden reported hearing a very loud signal, indicating that the driver had tried to warn the victim.
Medical personnel attempted to resuscitate the man, but the impact proved fatal. The consequences were severe—his arm was torn off, and his body was thrown several meters forward.
This tragic event underscores the importance of mental health support. In times of crisis, help is available: the Skalbes Crisis Helpline is available 24/7 at 67222922 (or 27722292), offering anonymous emotional support from trained specialists. A Europe-wide crisis hotline is also accessible at 116123. Children and adolescents can reach a helpline at 116111. The National Mental Health Center encourages people to talk about suicidal thoughts with loved ones or seek help from a family doctor, psychiatrist, psychologist, or social worker. The association “Saules zīmes” offers support groups for people with depression on Saturdays and Sundays, as well as private consultations (phone 26123019, from 10:00 to 19:00).
