On Friday, Latvia recorded five traffic accidents with casualties and 89 accidents without injuries, largely due to adverse weather conditions including heavy snowfall.
On Friday, Latvia experienced a significant number of road incidents, with the police reporting five accidents involving injuries and an additional 89 accidents that did not result in injuries. Notably, 47 of the non-injury accidents occurred in the Riga region as the country grappled with adverse weather conditions.
The increased number of accidents is attributed to the inclement weather, particularly the snowfall that made driving hazardous. Statistics released by the State Police reflect that such conditions often lead to a surge in traffic-related incidents, stressing the need for drivers to exercise caution during severe weather events.
With meteorologists forecasting a strong snowfall on Friday night into Saturday, authorities expect further complications on the roads, indicating the necessity for enhanced safety measures and preparations as the storm approaches. This pattern of weather-related accidents highlights the ongoing concerns regarding road safety during winter months in Latvia.
