Initial reports regarding a vehicle accident were circulated by users of the Facebook group “Klaipedos Raids II.” These reported incidents indicated that an accident had occurred on the Vilnius-Klaipėda route, specifically behind the crossroads near Bijotas village in the Shilalė district, leading to the temporary closure of the roadway. Photos posted by the users provided visual evidence of the incident, showing a car that had overturned. Emergency services, including firefighters and medical personnel, were dispatched to the scene.
According to the Fire Protection and Rescue Department’s Situation Coordination Section at LRT, upon the arrival of emergency teams, personnel confirmed that no occupants were found inside the vehicle, thereby negating the need for immediate rescue efforts. Authorities have confirmed that the circumstances surrounding the accident are currently under investigation. In light of the disruption and the ongoing investigation, traffic authorities have advised the public to seek and utilize alternative travel routes to navigate around the affected area.
The official channels continue to monitor the situation to provide updates on when the thoroughfare is expected to reopen to general traffic.
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