At 2:40 PM on Zamoyskiego Street, a 4‑year‑old girl was caught between bus doors; the driver left the vehicle, cutting her leg. Passengers halted the bus before more harm could occur.
Emergency Response at 2:40 PM
Police and emergency services arrived on Zamoyskiego Street shortly after the incident was reported during bus evacuation.
Initial Findings
Preliminary investigation shows a 4‑year‑old girl, under the care of her 25‑year‑old aunt, was trapped and her leg sliced by the bus doors as the vehicle left.
Passenger Intervention
Passengers immediately shouted and ran to the driver, forcing the bus to stop. By that time the bus had driven about half a metre.
Medical Transport
The girl, suspected of a broken leg, was rushed to the hospital for treatment.
Police Statements
Police confirmed that both the driver and the child’s caretaker were sober. The incident was handled by an accident crew from WRD and the Municipal Bus Operations Supervisory Authority.
Historical Context
Years earlier, a similar tragedy on Jagiellońska Street saw a 4‑year‑old boy compressed and dragged several hundred metres along a tram track, ultimately dying at the scene.
Source: MiejskiReporter,
