Two vehicles collide on S17 highway near Jatne, injuring five people including four children.
Incident Details
A collision between two passenger cars occurred on the S17 route at the 15-kilometer mark, at the exit to Jatne in Otwock county. The incident happened in the lane traveling toward Lublin.
Vehicles Involved
The crash involved a Fiat Punto driven by a 48-year-old woman and a BMW operated by a 74-year-old man. Preliminary findings indicate that the Fiat driver struck the BMW from behind.
Injured Parties
Five people were injured in the collision: the 48-year-old Fiat driver and four children aged 5, 11, 12, and 13 who were passengers in her vehicle. All injured individuals were transported to the hospital.
Differing Accounts
The drivers’ stories of how the accident unfolded contradict each other. The woman claims the BMW driver was reversing to the exit, while the 74-year-old man states he was stopped in the emergency lane when his vehicle was struck from behind by the Fiat.
Traffic Disruption
Police are currently investigating the scene. Traffic is experiencing disruptions in the direction of Lublin in the area surrounding the collision site.