On February 23, at 12:51 PM in Kuršėnai, Šiaulių district, a serious traffic accident occurred involving a light vehicle and a truck, as reported by the police department. Eyewitnesses indicate that the driver of the light vehicle died as a result of the collision. Emergency services, including ambulances, police, and firefighters, were quick to respond, working to rescue any trapped individuals and mitigate the aftermath of the accident.

Initial reports suggest that the accident scene was chaotic, with other drivers sharing on social media that significant traffic jams had formed, rendering the road impassable. Services continued to be present at the accident site well past 2 PM to manage the situation and assist with traffic flow. Data from driver assistance app Waze indicated that the accident occurred on the outskirts of Kuršėnai, and residual traffic difficulties remained for other motorists.

Compounding the situation, adverse weather conditions were noted, with heavy snowfall and sleet affecting road safety in the Šiauliai region on the day of the accident. Authorities are currently continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the tragic incident as they prioritize ensuring public safety in the area during this bad weather period.