An incident involving emergency personnel occurred at approximately 11:07 AM on the Kėdainiai-Jonava road, near the village of Juljanava. According to reports from the Kaunas Fire Brigade, the obstruction was caused by a large tree that had fallen across the roadway during stormy weather, making passage difficult for vehicles. Firefighters were dispatched to the scene to clear the debris.
While crews were actively removing the fallen trees using chainsaws, two firefighters were struck by a passing Opel vehicle. Witnesses indicated that the driver may not have been aware of the personnel working on the roadside, particularly given the low visibility conditions. Following the collision, local police and medical professionals were immediately sent to the site.
Doctors examined the injured firefighters, who were treated for bruising sustained during the incident. The accident highlights the inherent dangers faced by emergency workers during adverse weather conditions. The efforts of the firefighters to restore traffic flow on the Jonava route were interrupted by the vehicle impact.
Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision to determine the full sequence of events. The primary focus remains on ensuring the safety of first responders who manage infrastructure issues caused by natural occurrences, such as downed trees.
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