A BMW driver slammed into barriers and a lamp post on Wyszków Bridge near the Citadel at around 10 a.m., causing significant traffic disruption but no injuries.
Time and Location
At about 10 a.m. on Wyszków Bridge, near the Citadel, a BMW passenger car struck the energy‑absorbing barriers and a lamp post.
Cause of Damage
Initial investigations show the driver failed to adjust speed to road conditions, lost control, and collided first with the barriers and then with the lamp post, which toppled onto the roadway.
Driver Condition
The driver was sober, licensed, and no injuries were reported.
Traffic Impact
Both directions were affected: one lane toward the center and one toward Bielany remained blocked, creating traffic jams and significant delays.
Police Response and Cleanup
Police secured the site, directed traffic, cut power to the lamp post, and cleared debris from the road.
