On Friday, from 6 AM to 7 PM, Latvia registered a total of 246 traffic accidents, which is notably higher than the average accidents recorded on regular weekdays. The State Police reported that during this time frame, there were ten accidents involving injuries, with seven of them occurring in the Riga region. Furthermore, the majority of non-injury accidents—131 in total—were also concentrated in the Riga area.

The increase in accident reports coincides with adverse weather conditions, particularly as Friday was marked by snowfall. Typically, on days without snow, the police record an average of approximately 100 accidents within a 24-hour period, illustrating the impact of weather on road safety. This spike in traffic incidents indicates greater caution is needed from drivers particularly during snowfall conditions.

Meteorological forecasts suggest a continuation of severe snowstorms into the night and early Saturday, raising further concerns about road safety and the potential for even more accidents. Authorities are likely to urge the public to take extra precautions while driving under these adverse weather conditions, as snow and ice can significantly reduce visibility and road traction.