Serious Injuries Reported in Podgorica Highway Accident

A serious traffic accident occurred on the Princess Ksenija Highway near Podgorica on October 24, 2023, resulting in significant injuries to a 32-year-old man identified as L.M.. The incident took place at approximately 21:30 local time while L.M. was driving an Audi vehicle heading toward Kolašin, with a passenger, R.J., also sustaining injuries during the crash.

The collision involved another Audi driven by Š.N., aged 38, who was traveling in the opposite direction from Kolašin to Podgorica. Reports indicate that both vehicles were significantly damaged in the incident, prompting an immediate response from local authorities.

According to Maja Šćepanović, the head of the Basic State Prosecutor’s Office (ODT) in Kolašin, preliminary investigations have led to the decision to detain Š.N.. He is suspected of committing a serious offense against traffic safety.

The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are collecting further evidence to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the accident. Emergency services were dispatched to the scene, and both injured individuals were transported to a local hospital for medical treatment.

The community is left shaken by the incident, highlighting ongoing concerns about road safety in the region. As investigations continue, more information will be released to shed light on this troubling event.