Head-on collision between a car and a truck on the A4 highway near Riga leaves at least one dead
A car and a truck collided head-on on Friday, 16 October, on the A4 highway between Līči and Upeslejas near Riga. According to eyewitnesses, at least one person died, and traffic at the scene is hampered.
A serious road accident took place on Friday, 16 October, on the A4 highway in the Riga area, between Līči and Upeslejas. A passenger car and a truck collided head-on. The incident was reported by the social media profile “Sadursme”, which shares information about traffic events in Latvia. The post appeared at around 6 p.m.
Casualties
According to information from eyewitnesses, at least one person lost their life in the crash. Video published by the profile shows two blue bags, which suggests that at least two people died. The source does not mention any official confirmation of the number of victims, and it does not name those involved or give their ages.
Traffic
Traffic at the scene is hampered. Vehicles are being directed through a single lane, so delays are possible on this stretch of road.
The cause of the collision is not yet known. The information is preliminary and is based on eyewitness accounts and video posted on social media, so it may be updated once official data becomes available.
