On February 18, a traffic accident involving a truck and an intercity public bus took place at the Apšupe junction on the Jelgava-Tukums road. The incident has resulted in partial traffic blockage, causing delays for motorists in the area. The State Police were notified and promptly dispatched officers to the crash site to assess the situation and manage traffic flow.

Emergency medical teams responded to the scene, with five brigades on site to attend to those involved in the accident. Medical personnel have examined a total of nine individuals from the crash but have not yet commented on the extent of their injuries or health status. One lane on the Liepāja highway is blocked, and the Jelgava-Tukums road is closed in the direction of Tukums, leading to recommendations for motorists to reroute via alternative roads like Tukums-Auce-Lithuania border or through Lestene.

In addition to reporting the traffic accident, the article mentions a separate issue regarding the rising heating costs affecting local residents. The government, after lengthy discussions during an extraordinary meeting, has decided to increase housing benefits for certain citizens temporarily, in light of the severe weather and the burden of high heating bills. This decision reflects the government's response to the economic pressures facing the community this winter season.