Dramatic accident on the S17 expressway close Garwolin in Mazowieckie Voivodeship. On Sunday night, about 3:00 a.m., there was a tragic collision between the truck and the passenger car. As a consequence Two people died at the scene and 3 were injured and went to hospitals. 1 of the victims is in severe condition. The S17 road between Kołbiela and Garwolin, at the tallness of Gocław, is now completely blocked. Police and the D.A. are in intensive action at the scene to find all the circumstances of this road crash. Drivers must face serious difficulties and usage designated detours.
Tragic circumstances of the collision and preliminary police findings
The event took place at the delicate point of the S17 route. The first findings of the Mazovia Police, published on the X portal, show that the Renault truck with a semitrailer ran into a standing on the side of the road, on emergency lights, a Renault Scenic passenger car. 5 people of Ukrainian nationality traveled on a individual vehicle. 64-year-old truck driver was sober. This fact eliminates 1 of the most common hazard factors. Police are investigating in item why the passenger vehicle was standing on the side of the road and why the truck driver did not respond in time. Road conditions, night visibility and possible distraction factors are analysed. Investigators are seeking complete reconstruction of the course of the event to find its exact causes.
Emergency action at the scene of the tragedy: the balance of victims
Immediately after the crash, many fire brigades, medical rescue teams and police were immediately directed. The impact of the collision proved tragic. 2 people died at the scene – a man and a woman. 3 another people who suffered injuries were immediately evacuated from the vehicle and transported to surrounding hospitals. A rescue chopper (LPR) was active in the rescue operation, indicating the scale and severity of the injuries. The condition of 1 injured individual is referred to as severe, meaning that her life is at risk. The velocity of emergency services was crucial to providing assistance to victims who are presently receiving specialist medical care.
Serious handicaps on S17: designated detours
Due to the accident and on-site service activities, from early morning hours the S17 way is completely blocked in both directions on the section between Kołbiela and Garwolin. This creates crucial obstacles for drivers, especially those who planned to travel towards Lublin or Warsaw. Mazowiecka police immediately designated detours to let traffic to flow. Drivers going towards Lublin should leave S17 in Kołbiel on the national road DK50 and then in Piotrowice on the provincial road DW801. It is recommended to adhere strictly to traffic signs and officers' instructions, as well as to track police communications and traffic information available in the media and navigation applications, in order to adapt travel plans and avoid the accident area on an ongoing basis. Difficulty can take hours.
Next steps: prosecution investigation and safety appeal
At the scene, in addition to emergency services and police, the prosecutor is working intensively, who oversees all investigative activities. Its task is to find in item all the circumstances of the accident, including its exact origin and responsibility. The investigation will include a comprehensive analysis of the impact marks, vehicle safety for further expertise, witness questioning, as well as analysis of the truck tachograph data and possible surveillance footage. The aim is to full and reliably recreate the course of the event, which is crucial for possible charges. This tragedy is another painful reminder of the importance of complying with traffic regulations. Police constantly urge drivers to be peculiarly careful on the roads, especially in night conditions, limited visibility or variable weather. They stress the request to adjust velocity to prevailing conditions, to keep a safe distance and to avoid distractions. liable driving is simply a safety basis for all traffic participants.
The service is working to complete the accident as shortly as possible and reconstruct average movement to S17. Until then, drivers must anticipate alternate routes and extended travel times. Information on advancement in the investigation and possible beginning of the road will be kept up to date by police and local media. This tragedy should be a informing to all road users, stressing the importance of safety on Polish roads.
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An urgent police announcement. S17 blocked after the accident: 2 people dead, injured.
