On February 11, during the busy noon hour, a traffic accident occurred in Taikos Prospect, a heavily trafficked area in the southern part of Klaipeda, Lithuania. The incident involved a city bus operating on route 6 and a Mercedes Benz SUV, which collided at a traffic light-controlled pedestrian crossing. The collision caused the bus to spin the SUV and push it onto the sidewalk, demonstrating the dangers present at such pedestrian crossings.

Fortunately, no one was injured in the accident, which has been classified as a so-called 'metal accident.' Initial reports indicated that the drivers did not dispute responsibility and chose to complete the traffic accident declaration without police assistance. This proactive approach by the drivers may have contributed to the absence of injuries, as they took swift measures to resolve the situation amicably and potentially avoid further complications.

Interestingly, this incident is part of a worrying trend in Klaipeda, where several accidents involving city buses have occurred in February. This prompts concerns over the safety of public transport and pedestrian crossings in the city, highlighting the need for increased awareness and possibly protective measures to prevent similar incidents in the future.