Drivers on the Liepāja Highway experienced a shocking sight as many pig carcasses were scattered along the roadside, remnants of a traffic accident that had taken place earlier. A viewer contacted the program "Bez tabu" to express concern after noticing the bodies during a trip from Liepāja to Rīga. Even after several hours, the carcasses remained on the roadside, raising questions about their origin and cleanliness.

The eyewitness expressed worry that the pigs might have been culled due to African swine fever, which had affected a farm in Kurzeme around the same time. However, the State Police and the Food and Veterinary Service reassured the program and the concerned citizen that the carcasses found by the roadside were not from an infected shipment, alleviating the fears surrounding potential disease transmission.

The incident highlighted not only the need for quick action in handling such scenarios but also raised broader concerns about the management of animal remains post-accident. The program "Bez tabu" will provide more in-depth coverage of this issue, emphasizing the importance of maintaining sanitary conditions on public roads and the responsibilities of authorities in such situations.