On Sunday, October 5 at 7:25 a.m., a 23‑year‑old BMW driver with nearly 2 promille collided with a Citroën on Jerozolimskie Avenues in Warsaw, then a Daewoo driven by a woman struck the firefighters’ rescue vehicle.
Incident Overview
The collision occurred at 7:25 a.m. on Jerozolimskie Avenues, number 202, just before the exit from Warsaw. Two cars— a BMW and a Citroën— were involved in the first impact.
Alcohol‑Impacted Driver
The 23‑year‑old Polish citizen lost control of his BMW on a wet surface and struck the Citroën. Breath‑alcohol test revealed almost 2 promille, and he was detained by police.
Second Collision Involving Firefighter Van
While emergency crews were at work, a Daewoo driven by a woman collided with the fire department’s rescue vehicle. Firefighters suffered no injuries.
Traffic Disruptions
Three of the five lanes heading west toward the city exit were blocked, causing significant delays until the officers cleared the road.
Emergency Response
Firefighters, police patrols, and road‑maintenance units were on scene, and no one required immediate hospitalization.
