Kaunas Incident: Expensive Equipment Falls onto Road, Causing Major Disruption

A major traffic disruption occurred in Kaunas, Lithuania, when an excavator detached from its transport vehicle and fell onto Jonavos Street. The incident, which happened around 8 a.m. Tuesday, left only one lane of the road passable and created a hazardous situation due to spilled fuel and oil. Witnesses reported seeing the expensive equipment lying on the road, with significant amounts of lubricant covering the asphalt. Images suggest the vehicle was carrying an asphalt milling machine that may not have been properly secured. The exact circumstances leading to the excavator falling off the transport are still under investigation. Police officers were quickly on the scene to manage the traffic flow, which was severely impacted by the fallen machinery and spilled substances. Employees from the municipal company "Kauno švara" also arrived to handle the cleanup, working to collect and neutralize the spilled materials, ensuring the road could be safely reopened.