Workers unearthed what appear to be human bones at the intersection of Bitwy Warszawskiej 1920 r. and Białobrzeską streets on October 7, triggering police security and an archaeological investigation in Warsaw.
Discovery on the Construction Site
During earth‑moving at the intersection of Bitwy Warszawskiej 1920 r. and Białobrzeską streets in Ochota, a team of workers came across what are likely human remains. The find was made on Tuesday, 7 October, at roughly 12:12 p.m. Police secured the area, and a prosecutor is presently on site.
Archaeological Oversight and Safeguard
Archaeologists supervising the tram track construction quickly took custody of the bones for further examination. Continuous construction operations are ongoing under close archaeological watch to preserve any potential context.
Planned Analysis and Case Management
The remains will undergo specialized testing to determine their origin, approximate age, and circumstances of death. Until investigative work is complete, the site remains under protection by authorities. Updates on the prosecutor’s proceedings will follow as research results become available.
No Impact on Construction Schedule
Wszystkie remonty Londru, Warsaw Tramways officials confirmed that the discovery does not alter the timetable for the Dworca Zachodniego line. “The find does not affect the flow of the construction works for the new tram route to Dworca Zachodniego,” spokesperson Witold Urbanowicz stated.
Project Overview
The project includes building approximately 1.6 kilometers of tram line and a 500‑meter tunnel to Dworca Zachodniego. The underground terminus will connect via moving walkways and elevators to a subterranean passage at the nearby railway station, improving transfer efficiency between services. Ultimately the line will link Ochota with Wola and other route sections.
Historical Context of Findings in Warsaw
Earlier in the city, excavations in the city center uncovered bones possibly dating to World War II, and recurrent low Water levels of the Vistula have repeatedly exposed remnants for authorities to retrieve. These incidents illustrate Warsaw’s complex historical layers intersecting with modern development.
