Vilnius Bus Accident: Dramatic Viaduct Collapse
- On August 30, 2025, at approximately 7:13 PM local time, a Kautra electric minibus was involved in a single-vehicle incident on S.
- According to the driver, an Indian citizen, the incident occurred when making a turn onto the viaduct.
- Fortunately, no passengers were on board at the time of the incident, and no injuries were reported.
Kautra Electric Minibus Involved in Single-Vehicle Incident on Vilnius Viaduct
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Incident Details
On August 30, 2025, at approximately 7:13 PM local time, a Kautra electric minibus was involved in a single-vehicle incident on S. Dariaus and S. Girėno Street in Vilnius, Lithuania, specifically on the viaduct over Millennium Street. The vehicle was en route to a parking area on Metal Street.
According to the driver, an Indian citizen, the incident occurred when making a turn onto the viaduct. The driver reportedly steered too sharply to the right, causing the minibus to mount a concrete barrier and become partially suspended.
No Injuries Reported, Meaningful Vehicle Damage
Fortunately, no passengers were on board at the time of the incident, and no injuries were reported. Though, company personnel at the scene assessed the damage to the minibus as irreparable.
recovery efforts proved challenging. Technical assistance teams required specialized equipment, including a lift, to carefully extract the vehicle. Removing one wheel was necessary to facilitate the evacuation process, wich took a considerable amount of time.
Ongoing Investigation
The cause of the incident is currently under investigation. Further details will be provided as they become available.