Feb 23 • 07:21 UTC 🇱🇹 Lithuania 15min

In the A1 highway near Elektrėnai, a truck 'lost' its trailer: three cars were damaged, traffic is jammed

A truck on the A1 highway near Elektrėnai lost its trailer, causing damage to three vehicles and resulting in traffic delays.

A truck on the A1 highway near Elektrėnai lost its trailer, leading to an accident involving three cars. The incident was reported to the Vilnius County Police Communication Department, which received multiple reports of the event. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported as a result of the accident.

Witnesses described that at around 7:47 AM, the collision involved four vehicles: three cars and a DAF truck, from which the trailer disconnected and rolled into a roadside ditch. The police have confirmed the involvement of multiple cars but emphasized that no individuals were harmed in the incident.

Authorities are currently managing the situation as the highway experiences significant traffic disruptions due to the collision. The incident highlights the importance of road safety and could prompt further scrutiny into vehicle maintenance and road regulations, especially concerning the securing of trailers on heavy vehicles.

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