Lithuanian emergency service handles surge in calls over weekend

Lithuania's Central Public Service (BPC) handled a significant volume of emergency calls over the past weekend, receiving 18,241 requests. This figure represents an increase compared to the usual number of calls during a summer weekend.

The agency played a crucial role in coordinating responses, forwarding a substantial number of reports to various services. Police received 5,463 notifications, with a notable portion dedicated to traffic safety (1,508 reports) and public order violations (1,503 reports).

Emergency medical services were alerted through 4,290 BPC reports, while fire and rescue services received 339 notifications. Additionally, 277 reports were passed on to environmental protection officers.

Efficiency was a key factor, with the BPC successfully responding to nearly 98% of all incoming calls within an impressive 8-second timeframe. The BPC serves as the primary point for receiving calls and dispatching them to the appropriate emergency services.