A tragic accident occurred on the A2 highway between Rzepin and Torzym junctions in the Lubusz Voivodeship late Saturday night, resulting in the death of a Volvo truck driver after the vehicle collided with a toll booth and caught fire.
Accident Overview
On the night of Saturday, August 23, a tragic incident occurred on the A2 highway near Tarnawa Rzepińska (Lubusz Voivodeship), between the Rzepin and Torzym junctions. Just before 11:00 PM, a Volvo truck carrying tulip saplings hit a toll booth at the toll collection point. The vehicle overturned and then caught fire, burning completely. The driver died at the scene, unable to exit the cab. No injuries were reported among the highway staff.
Emergency Response
Firefighting units rapidly arrived at the scene: The Sulęcin Fire and Rescue Unit, as well as the Torzym, Gądków Wielki, and Boczów Volunteer Fire Departments. Firefighters extinguished the blaze and secured the accident site.
Traffic Disruption and Restoration
The A2 highway heading toward Poznań was completely blocked for many hours, requiring detours through the Rzepin and Torzym junctions. Traffic was partially restored in the morning (around 10:00–12:00 AM), starting with one lane reopened and gradually returning to normal capacity.
Social Media Footage
Footage of the accident moment leaked onto social media platforms. A tragic incident on the A2 highway in the Lubusz Voivodeship: The Volvo truck, for unknown reasons, missed the toll booth and struck the ticket machine instead. The vehicle overturned and was engulfed in flames. The driver died at the scene.
Ongoing Investigation
The police, under the supervision of the prosecutor, conducted inspections and forensic work to determine the causes of the tragedy.
Source: MiejskiReporter, https://t.co/uGdGjp8dsf
