Traffic congestion was reported in Panevėžys on Monday morning due to an accident that occurred on a bridge currently undergoing repair. Panevėžys County Police issued a social media advisory recommending that motorists seek alternative routes if possible. Further reports from the “Mentai PNVŽ” Facebook group indicated significant traffic backups near the site of the accident.
Witnesses on the scene reported that the incident involved a motorcycle colliding with the rear of a light car on the bridge. It was also noted by observers that emergency medical personnel were present, reportedly removing an individual from a vehicle using stretchers. Separately, an accident was reported in the Šalčininkai district.
During the night, a vehicle crashed into a tree. Firefighters responded to the scene and successfully rescued the driver from a pile of scrap metal following the collision. Both incidents prompted immediate traffic disruptions in their respective areas.
The congestion in Panevėžys specifically affected movement on the bridge under repair, necessitating police advisories for the public. The reports detail separate incidents of vehicular accidents, one involving a motorcycle collision near ongoing infrastructure work, and another involving a vehicle striking a stationary object in a different district.
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