Two dead in head-on collision near Jūrkalne involving truck and car
A serious head-on crash between a truck and a passenger car occurred on the morning of 14 August on the Ventspils–Grobiņa road near Jūrkalne. Two people have been confirmed dead, and traffic at the scene is completely blocked.
On the morning of 14 August 2026, a serious traffic accident took place on the Ventspils–Grobiņa road near Jūrkalne. A heavy truck and a passenger car collided head-on. No official information about casualties or the circumstances of the crash has been released so far, but the newspaper has learned that two people died in the accident. The Emergency Medical Service confirmed this to LETA.
The road at the accident site is completely blocked. Drivers are being urged to expect traffic restrictions and to take alternative routes. The information was posted on the social media profile “Sadursme”.
One motorist told the editorial office that he was driving towards the truck in question before the accident and had to pull onto the roadside because the truck driver was driving with his wheels on the centre line. Shortly afterwards, the collision occurred.
No further details about the accident or the victims have been provided at this stage.
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