Feb 13 • 12:57 UTC 🇱🇹 Lithuania Lrytas

Kaunas Region: Police Received Two Reports of Cars Going Off the Road and Overturning

Two cars overturned in separate incidents on the roads of Kaunas region, with emergency services responding promptly to the accidents.

In the Kaunas region, police reported two incidents where vehicles went off the road and overturned. The first incident occurred along a highway near the village of Giraitė, where a Volvo was found overturned on its roof. This was communicated to the authorities at around 10:19 AM, prompting the dispatch of firefighters due to concerns that individuals might be trapped inside. Fortunately, the driver, a 35-year-old woman, was unharmed.

Just half an hour later, another vehicle, a BMW, flipped over on Šakių Road within the boundaries of Virbališkiai village. This incident involved a young male driver, born in 2006, who lost control of the vehicle. He was accompanied by a 79-year-old woman and a 20-year-old girl. Thankfully, all occupants managed to exit the overturned car without sustaining injuries, indicating a fortunate outcome from these unsettling events.

These accidents highlight the importance of road safety and caution while driving, especially given the growing number of such incidents in the region. Local authorities are likely to investigate the causes behind these rollovers and explore preventive measures to enhance road safety for all users. As these incidents unfold, the community remains vigilant about driving conditions and the dangers posed on the roads.

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