At about 16:45 on the Cieślewskich Boulevard in Białołęka, a woman‑driven Peugeot struck a concrete post and caught fire, with witnesses quickly extinguishing the blaze.
Incident Details
At approximately 16:45, a 32‑year‑old woman driving a Peugeot lost control on the bridge of Cieślewskich Street in Białołęka and struck a concrete post, which caused the vehicle to stop and ignite a fire in the engine compartment.
Firefighting Response
Witnesses used portable fire extinguishers to smother the blaze before emergency services arrived.
Victims
Two women were in the car. Both were transported to hospital for examination; their injuries were non‑life threatening. The driver was sober.
Investigation and Traffic Impact
Police and rescue units attended the scene and conducted an investigation. Traffic on Cieślewskich remained largely unaffected; there were no significant delays. The incident was classified as a collision.