LatviaPublished: 17 August 2026 at 01:05

Serious crash on Ventspils highway, injuries reported

A serious traffic accident occurred on the Ventspils highway near the Straupciems turnoff this afternoon, leaving people injured.

On the afternoon of August 16, a serious traffic accident took place on the Ventspils highway near the turn to Straupciems. Several people were injured in the incident.

Further details about the circumstances of the crash, the number of vehicles involved and the condition of the injured are not yet available. The situation is being clarified.

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