At about 9 p.m. on Highway 88 in Biskupice, Zabrze, a car veered onto railway tracks just when a locomotive approached, but no injuries were reported.
Zabrze: Vehicle on Railway Tracks
At approximately 21:00 on National Road 88 in the Biskupice district, a passenger car left the viaduct and slid onto the parallel railway tracks. It was stationary when a locomotive came close, creating a dramatic near‑miss. No casualties were reported.
Police Clarify Driver’s Off‑Track Entry
Police sources state that the driver did not fall from the viaduct but left the road and glided onto the tracks. The driver was allegedly intoxicated, and a three‑year‑old child was inside the car at the time.
Locomotive Hits Abandoned Vehicle
After all occupants exited the car, the locomotive struck the abandoned vehicle. The incident caused temporary rail traffic disruptions until 01:00 the next day, but left no injuries.
