Alytus traffic accident injures two women

Two young women were injured in a traffic accident at the intersection of Punko and Juratės streets in Alytus on Saturday afternoon. The collision involved a Toyota, driven by a woman born in 1984, and a Skoda Octavia, driven by a man born in 2006.

According to Alytus County Police spokesperson Jolita Linkevičienė, the accident occurred around 14:05 when the Toyota was proceeding straight through a green light, and the Skoda attempted a left turn, failing to yield. Both drivers were sober at the time of the incident.

The first victim, a girl born in 2007, was treated at a local hospital and released for home recovery. The second victim, a girl born in 2004, sustained more serious injuries and was transferred to Kaunas Clinics for further examination. An official investigation has been launched into potential violations of road safety or vehicle operation rules.