Train hits pedestrian at closed crossing in Salaspils

A pedestrian was seriously injured after being hit by a train in Salaspils on Sunday, LSM reported. The person was taken to hospital in critical condition.

The train was travelling from Lielvārde to Riga when it struck the pedestrian, who was crossing a level crossing that was closed and showing warning signals. Passenger train operator ViVi said the person crossed for unknown reasons.

Emergency medical staff, including a specialist team for critical cases, treated the unconscious person, who had multiple injuries. The State Police received a report of the incident at about 4.59pm and is investigating the circumstances.

Train services have resumed.