RIGAJani, (St.John's day), the celebration of midsummer traditionally held on June 23 - 24 each year, is the most widely celebrated holiday in Latvia. But each year the festivities end in tragedy as inebriated drivers spill out onto the country's roads, causing countless accidents and dozens of fatalities.In 2000, the midsummer's celebration turned into "bloody Jani," as 26 people died and 124 were injured in traffic accidents over a two-day period.Since that tragic holiday, a special campaign urging people not to drive under the influence has been carried out each year before and during Ja...
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