Carriage hit by car in DUI accident in Soroca

A horse-drawn cart was hit by a car on Friday night in Rublența, Soroca district. The coachman, 58, was hospitalized with serious injuries.

The local police said that the car driver, a 38-year-old man, failed to give the carriage enough room on the road.

The police also found that both the driver and the coachman had been drinking. Breathalyzer results indicated 1.31 mg/l of alcohol for the driver and 1.04 mg/l for the coachman.

The driver has been arrested for 72 hours as the investigation continues.



Meteorologists have issued a yellow heatwave warning for this weekend. In most parts of the country, the maximum temperatures will reach +34 degrees Celsius, reports IPN.

The warning is valid for the center, south, and east of the country. Several districts in the north are also under the yellow code. The northernmost districts of the country such as Briceni, Ocnita, Edinet, Drochia, Soroca, Glodeni, Rascani, and Donduseni – are not affected by the warning.

According to the Authority for Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring, the warning can be updated depending on the evolution of weather phenomena.

During periods of heatwave, authorities recommend people to avoid prolonged exposure to the sun during peak hours, to consume enough fluids, and to pay increased attention to children, the elderly, and people with chronic conditions.

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Carriage hit by car in DUI accident in Soroca

A horse-drawn cart was hit by a car on Friday night in Rublența, Soroca district. The coachman, 58, was hospitalized with serious injuries.

The local police said that the car driver, a 38-year-old man, failed to give the carriage enough room on the road.

The police also found that both the driver and the coachman had been drinking. Breathalyzer results indicated 1.31 mg/l of alcohol for the driver and 1.04 mg/l for the coachman.

The driver has been arrested for 72 hours as the investigation continues.






1 IANUARIE, 2025
1 IANUARIE, 2025