A mass pileup involving at least 17 cars struck by dense fog on the S19 near Modliborzyce and Janów Lubelski on Friday evening, leaving eight injured and blocking traffic toward Rzeszów.
Pileup Details
At least 17 vehicles collided on the S19 between Modliborzyce and Janów Lubelski North junctions in the evening of 19 December, according to radio RMF FM and local police portal Lublin112. The collision was caused by thick fog, which forced cars to hit successive vehicles. Eight people were taken to hospitals with stable conditions, and 11 rescue teams from Lublin and Podkarpacie responded to the scene.
Traffic Closure
Traffic heading toward Rzeszów was blocked and diversions were introduced. Authorities warned that delays could last for many hours.
Weather Warning
The Polish Institute of Meteorology and Water Management issued a first‑level fog warning on 19 December, valid until 10 a.m. Saturday across central and eastern Poland, including the Warmian‑Mazurian, Masovian, Opole, and Lower Silesian voivodeships. Synoptic forecasts predict large cloud cover, with intermittent clearings and light precipitation in some northern and eastern areas. Dense fog could reduce visibility to as little as 100 m and may produce drizzle locally.
