A 10-meter retail billboard fell from a building at 4 Starowiślna Street in Warsaw’s Białołęka district on Monday, May 25, at approximately 1:00 PM, crushing a parked Mercedes but causing no injuries.
Incident at Starowiślna Street
A large retail sign detached from a building facade for unknown reasons and landed on a silver Mercedes parked directly in front of a shopping arcade. The incident occurred in a high-traffic area frequently used by both motorists and pedestrians.
Emergency Response and Damage Assessment
Police and fire services were dispatched to the scene, where they secured the area with cones to prevent further hazards. Preliminary reports confirm that while the vehicle sustained significant damage to its side and mirror, no individuals were injured during the collapse.
Ongoing Investigation
Authorities have initiated an investigation to determine the exact cause of the structural failure. Officials will examine the original installation methods and the technical condition of the billboard to identify if negligence played a role in the accident.