At just after 10 p.m. on Thursday, a 19‑year‑old passenger was crushed between a platform and a train at Warsaw East Station when the carriage moved while he was disembarking.
Immediate Police Response
Police from the railway station and the Railway Protection Service were first on the scene after the 19‑year‑old was trapped between the platform and a train as it departed.
Medical Team Seizes the Scene
A medical rescue unit then took over, delivering qualified first aid while also securing the area to prevent further harm.
Condition and Investigation
The teenager was in a very serious condition and transported to a hospital. Breathalyzer tests showed the driver was sober, and police are still investigating the incident.
Similar Accident in Ząbkowice
That same night, a separate tragedy occurred in Ząbkowice when a person was struck by a train on Kolejowa Street.