Latvia reports 117 traffic accidents and 17 injuries in 24 hours

Latvia recorded 117 traffic accidents over the past 24 hours, resulting in 17 injuries, according to the State Police. The highest concentration of incidents occurred in the Riga region, which accounted for 67 accidents. Among the casualties in the capital and surrounding areas were four cyclists, three pedestrians, and two scooter riders.

In a separate incident in Riga, the State Fire and Rescue Service responded to a call on Lielupes Street where a car with a trailer had fallen into the Lielupe River. Rescuers used ropes to pull the vehicle from approximately six meters underwater to the shore. No injuries were reported in this rescue operation.

Regarding traffic enforcement, authorities issued 463 administrative decisions, including 20 for speeding and eight for aggressive driving. Additionally, three criminal proceedings were initiated for driving under the influence of alcohol and one for driving under the influence of narcotics.