Witness describes car crashing into Vilnius hotel, criticizes driver's attitude

A dramatic incident in Vilnius saw a car crash into the Courtyard by Marriott hotel, with a witness comparing the scene to a movie. The witness, Saulius Nalivaika, recounted the event, stating that a BMW was speeding through the city center before failing to make a turn and crashing directly into the hotel.

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Like in a movie – I'm standing at the intersection, and right before my eyes a BMW is speeding through the center, doesn't make the turn, and crashes into the hotel.

Nalivaika immediately called emergency services, concerned about potential casualties due to the severity of the crash. However, he was taken aback when the dispatcher inquired if the involved parties would file a self-declaration for the accident. "Yeah, right… Themselves…," Nalivaika remarked sarcastically.

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Maybe they will file the traffic declaration themselves?

Adding to his dismay, Nalivaika overheard the young men who emerged from the car speaking Russian. They expressed relief, exclaiming, "The most important thing is that NOTHING happened to US." This statement, focusing solely on their own well-being, deeply troubled Nalivaika. He lamented that the biggest problem after such incidents is not the damaged property but the "irresponsible attitude" of individuals who only care about themselves.

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The most important thing is that NOTHING happened to US.

Police confirmed that the driver, believed to be one of two young men in the car, was sober but likely lost control due to excessive speed. No other vehicles were damaged in the incident.

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The biggest problem after such incidents is not the smashed car or windows, but that irresponsible attitude, that only we ourselves matter.