A Russian embassy staff Dacia crashed into barriers and toppled onto a roof on Warsaw’s Wisłostrad street on Saturday night, after losing control.
Detail of the Incident
On 18 October at 19:06, a Dacia driven by Russian embassy staff, not protected by diplomatic immunity, lost control on Wisłostrad street at a viaduct intersection with Krasińskiego avenue. It struck high‑energy barriers, fragments flew onto the opposite lane, damaging a Mazda and a Volvo. The Dacia then collided with a BMW heading toward the city centre and overturned onto a roof.
Casualties
One passenger was taken to a hospital; due to the injuries sustained, authorities classified the event as a collision involving the driver.
Emergency Response
Two fire brigades, an urban response unit, a medical rescue team, and police secured the scene, cut power to the vehicles and removed spilled fuel. Police investigated and managed traffic.
Traffic Impact
During rescue and police work the street was blocked; traffic was gradually restored after clearing wreckage. Similar incidents have frequently occurred at the same location.
