Seven motorcyclists suffered chemical burns at competitions in Liepaja The fact is that the organizers organized a race on the territory of the former Latvian metallurgical plant Libājs Metallurg. The victims received mild to moderate chemical burns on their legs; Four athletes with more severe burns went to the state burn center. "Among the victims are motorcyclists from all the Baltic countries. We are in contact with the injured athletes and have warned them that at the slightest suspicion they should seek medical help." said the representative of the Latvian Motor Sports Federation Kaspers Arkulis. Founded in 1882, Libāges Metallurg has long been the largest industrial complex in Latvia and the only producer of rolled steel in the Baltic States. However, the company was finally liquidated in February 2021.

Seven motorcyclists suffered chemical burns at competitions in Liepaja The fact is that the organizers organized a race on the territory of the former Latvian metallurgical plant Libājs Metallurg. The victims received mild to moderate chemical burns on their legs; Four athletes with more severe burns went to the state burn center. "Among the victims are motorcyclists from all the Baltic countries. We are in contact with the injured athletes and have warned them that at the slightest suspicion they should seek medical help." said the representative of the Latvian Motor Sports Federation Kaspers Arkulis. Founded in 1882, Libāges Metallurg has long been the largest industrial complex in Latvia and the only producer of rolled steel in the Baltic States. However, the company was finally liquidated in February 2021.