Feb 9 • 07:44 UTC 🇱🇹 Lithuania 15min

Car overturned in Marijampolė municipality, three people trapped inside

A car accident in Marijampolė municipality involved an overturned Volvo XC90 with three conscious individuals trapped inside, who were later rescued and taken to a medical facility.

On Monday, the Kaunas Fire and Rescue Department reported a serious car accident in Marijampolė municipality where a Volvo XC90 overturned on its side. Emergency services received an alert at 15:45 about the incident, which required immediate attention due to the situation of the occupants. Firefighters arrived quickly on the scene to assist the trapped individuals, who were conscious yet unable to escape from the vehicle.

The first responders executed a rescue operation to extricate the three individuals from the overturned vehicle. Their efforts were successful, and the occupants were safely removed from the wreckage. Following their extraction, the individuals were attended to by emergency medical personnel at the scene and subsequently transported to a medical facility for further evaluation and care. Fortunately, no fatalities were reported in this incident, highlighting the effectiveness of the emergency response.

Car accidents, especially those involving overturned vehicles, pose significant risks to passengers and underscore the importance of road safety measures. This incident serves as a reminder for drivers to remain vigilant, adhere to traffic regulations, and ensure safety precautions are in place to minimize the risks of such accidents occurring in the future.

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