Feb 23 • 06:59 UTC 🇱🇹 Lithuania Lrytas

An accident in Elektrėnai caused chaos on the A1 highway - traffic jams began to form

A traffic accident on Koplyčios Street in Elektrėnai involved a detached trailer from a truck and three passenger cars, leading to traffic jams on the A1 highway.

A traffic incident was reported at 7:46 AM on Koplyčios Street in Elektrėnai, Lithuania, where a truck's trailer became detached and ended up in a ditch. Additionally, three passenger vehicles were involved in the accident. Firefighters were called to the scene to manage the situation and repair the road surface. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported from the incident, but it did lead to significant traffic congestion on the A1 highway.

Later reports indicated that while handling the situation, a refrigerator fell out of the DAF truck's trailer and rolled down the roadside, further complicating the circumstances of the accident. This incident illustrates the challenges that can arise from road traffic accidents, especially in busy areas like the A1 highway. The local emergency services worked promptly to address the road conditions and ensure the safety of other motorists.

Traffic jams began to form on the A1 highway as a result of the accident, highlighting the ongoing concerns regarding road safety and traffic management in Lithuania. Such incidents not only disrupt the flow of traffic but also raise awareness of the importance of maintaining vehicle integrity and proper safety regulations to prevent similar occurrences in the future.

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