Feb 20 • 15:08 UTC 🇱🇻 Latvia TVNET

Indian citizen arrested for causing serious accident at the Apšupe intersection

An Indian citizen has been arrested following a serious accident involving a truck and a bus at the Apšupe intersection in Latvia.

An Indian citizen has been taken into custody after being involved in a severe traffic accident in Latvia's Apšupe intersection on Wednesday. The driver, born in 1990, was operating the truck that collided with a bus, resulting in multiple injuries. The local police have yet to provide extensive comments about the incident as procedural actions are ongoing.

Initial reports indicate that the bus driver, born in 1973, suffered serious injuries, including the amputation of both legs. At the time of the accident, there were eight passengers on the bus, five of whom received medical examination for various injuries ranging from severe trauma to fractures of the pelvis, facial bones, and base of the skull. The incident has raised concerns about road safety and the implications of driver negligence.

As investigations continue, the potential legal consequences for the Indian driver could be significant, especially given the severe outcomes for the bus passengers and driver. This incident highlights the urgent need for strict adherence to traffic regulations, as well as the broader safety measures that need to be in place to prevent such tragic accidents in the future.

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