A 43‑year‑old Polish man was killed after a tram on line 25 struck him near the Palace of Culture and Science in Warsaw on December 1.
Accident Location and Timing
On December 1 at about 10:06 a.m., an on‑street pedestrian was located on the prohibited track of tram line 25 on Jerozolimskie Avenue, near the Palace of Culture and Science, when he was struck.
Medical Response and Outcome
The victim suffered sudden cardiac arrest. On‑scene CPR was performed, restoring life‑sustaining functions. He was transported to Szaserów Hospital in critical condition and died after several days of intensive treatment.
Police Investigation
Police and technical staff gathered surveillance footage and statements, securing evidence to reconstruct the event and assess the conduct of both the pedestrian and the tram operator under prosecutor oversight.
Safety Notice
Authorities remind that the area around the Palace of Culture and Science and Jerozolimskie Avenue is highly trafficked, urging the use of designated crossings and caution near tram tracks.
