Feb 16 • 08:30 UTC 🇱🇻 Latvia TVNET

Twelve People Injured in Traffic Accidents in Latvia on Sunday

On Sunday, Latvia recorded 106 traffic accidents resulting in 12 injuries, according to the State Police.

On Sunday, Latvia reported a total of 106 traffic accidents, with 12 people injuring as a result of these incidents. The most significant accident occurred on the Ķekava bypass, where a collision involving eight vehicles led to emergency services assisting 16 individuals, six of whom required hospitalization. Alongside these incidents, the police highlighted that intoxicated driving continues to be a problem, with seven drivers being apprehended for driving under the influence, four of whom were in the Riga region.

geographic in nature, focusing on regional issues, the report detailed that the majority of injuries were registered in the Riga area, where ten individuals were hurt. In addition, one person was injured each in the Latgale and Kurzeme regions, with the latter being a pedestrian. This data reflects ongoing concerns about road safety and the dangers posed by reckless driving, including excessive speed and driving while intoxicated.

The police have been proactive in addressing these concerns, having issued 178 speeding tickets on the same day. The most notable was in the Vidzeme and Kurzemes areas, where many tickets were distributed—51 in each area. These efforts highlight the authorities' commitment to improving traffic safety and reducing road accidents through stringent enforcement and public awareness campaigns.

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