Mar 10 • 10:53 UTC 🇱🇹 Lithuania 15min

Three cars collided on the main avenue in Kaunas, one overturned: no ambulance needed

A traffic collision involving three cars occurred on Savanorių Avenue in Kaunas, causing major traffic jams but resulting in no injuries.

A multi-vehicle collision took place just before noon on Savanorių Avenue, one of the busiest streets in Kaunas, involving two Nissan cars and one Hyundai, with one vehicle overturning onto its side. Fortunately, preliminary reports indicate that no individuals were injured in the incident, which was confirmed by Kristina Miškauskaitė from the Kaunas County Police Communication Division, who stated that an ambulance was not required.

In the aftermath of the accident, traffic was heavily disrupted for over an hour due to the collision, prompting calls for assistance from other authorities as vehicle operators were reportedly unable to agree on fault. The overturned car complicated movement for other road users, necessitating police presence for traffic management and safety. Social media users from the Facebook group "Where the Police Park in Kaunas" documented the incident and shared updates on the situation.

The incident highlights the ongoing challenges of road safety in busy urban areas like Kaunas, where traffic congestions can arise from accidents, even when no injuries are reported. This serves as a reminder for drivers about the importance of caution and compliance with traffic regulations to prevent such incidents from occurring.

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