Construction collapse in Zolitūde: no injuries as store roof trusses fall
On Friday, July 3, the wooden roof trusses of an unfinished store collapsed in Riga's Zolitūde neighborhood. No one was injured. Police responded, but firefighters were not called. Construction at the site had already been halted.
Collapse at Anniņmuižas Street
On Friday, July 3, 2026, the wooden roof trusses of a future store collapsed at Anniņmuižas Street 10 in Zolitūde, Riga. The Riga City Council confirmed that no injuries occurred. The State Police received a report about the collapsed structure, but the State Fire and Rescue Service was not dispatched to the scene.
According to the municipality, construction at the site had been previously halted. Preliminary information indicates that during the installation of wooden trusses, load-bearing walls and trusses lost stability and toppled. Riga Deputy Mayor Edvards Ratnieks (National Alliance) ordered building inspectors to examine the site and determine the exact cause.
The area is fenced off, and security personnel are present. Several large stores are located nearby, drawing the attention of passersby.
Construction details
Data from the Building Information System (BIS) shows that a single-story commercial building is being constructed on Anniņmuižas Boulevard. The building permit was issued in October 2024, with work scheduled until March 2034. The client is SIA "Nekustamā īpašuma projekti." The company was registered in 2005, with equity capital of €2.053 million. In 2025, its turnover was €1 million, and profit €536,915 (down 30.8% year-on-year). The ultimate owner is Vladimirs Balaņenkovs.
The main contractor is SIA "Northproject," registered in 2006 with equity capital of €2,845. In 2025, its turnover was €389,426 (down 24.7%), and profit €163,087 (down 18.2%). The company is owned 60% by Raivis Ozoliņš and 40% by Jānis Zaldenieks.
Aģentūra LETA was unable to contact either the client or the contractor. The phone number for "Nekustamā īpašuma projekti" was non-existent, and representatives of "Northproject" were unavailable for comment on Friday evening.
