LatviaPublished: 2 July 2026 at 18:36

Two-car collision at Ventspils and Lielirbes street intersection in Riga

Today, July 2, around 5:26 PM, a collision involving two cars occurred at the intersection of Ventspils and Lielirbes streets in Riga. The State Police are investigating the circumstances; traffic in the area is restricted.

The State Police confirmed that today, July 2, at approximately 5:26 PM, a traffic accident occurred at the intersection of Ventspils and Lielirbes streets in Riga. The accident involved two passenger cars. Police officers are at the scene clarifying the circumstances. Currently, traffic in this section of road is impeded.

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