On Sunday, September 14th, a cargo truck combination crashed through barriers and fell from a viaduct on the Opacz junction on the Janów Mazowiecki-Pruszków road, blocking access for several hours.
Accident Description
A truck combination, including a tractor unit and a trailer, crashed through safety bars and fell from the viaduct when the driver lost control on a slippery road surface. The driver was taken into medical custody, and the intersection remains closed for several hours for investigations and cleanup efforts.
Investigation and Safety Concerns
Three fire department squads and police intervened at the scene. Initial findings suggest that the driver did not adjust his speed to the road conditions. According to local services and drivers in the area, this type of accident involving tractor-trailer units commonly occurs during the fall-winter months, particularly due to slippery roads and improper speed adjustments.
