Mar 8 • 14:10 UTC 🇱🇹 Lithuania Lrytas

Train fatally injures middle-aged man near Vilnius

A train accident near Vilnius has resulted in the death of a middle-aged man, prompting police investigations and disruptions in train services.

A tragic train accident occurred in Vilnius where a middle-aged man was fatally injured. The incident was reported to the police at 6:33 AM by a railway dispatcher, who informed that a train driver reported hitting a person on Eduardo Andrė Street. Upon further verification, it was confirmed that the accident took place at the intersection of Zarijų and the Republic of Both Nations Street.

When police arrived at the scene, they discovered the body of a man, who was identified as born in 1967. The circumstances surrounding the accident are currently under investigation by law enforcement officials. Due to this unfortunate incident, train traffic in the area was disrupted, causing delays and inconveniences for commuters.

Train services were temporarily halted as police experts worked at the site, resuming normal operations just after a couple of hours at around 10:22 AM. This event raises concerns about safety measures on the railway and highlights the importance of thorough investigations into such accidents to prevent similar tragedies in the future.

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