A 13-year-old girl was struck by a 71-year-old taxi driver while crossing a marked, non-signalized pedestrian crossing on Dereniowa Street in Warsaw’s Ursynów district at 8:33 AM on Tuesday.
Incident Details
The collision occurred on Dereniowa Street when a 13-year-old girl was crossing a marked pedestrian crossing that lacks traffic light signals. She was struck by a Peugeot passenger vehicle operated by a 71-year-old taxi driver.
Condition of the Victim
Emergency services and police were dispatched to the scene. The girl sustained general contusions and was transported to the hospital; her life is not currently in danger.
Police Investigation
Officers confirmed that the 71-year-old driver was sober at the time of the incident. Investigations are ongoing to establish the precise circumstances and cause of the collision.
Traffic Disruptions and Public Transport
The area surrounding the accident was cordoned off, causing significant traffic delays. Public transport authorities noted that bus lines 503 and 504 were diverted from their standard routes.
Buses 503 and 504 were rerouted via Płaskowickiej, Pileckiego, and Gandhi streets. The Stryjeńskich 02 and Warchałowskiego 02 stops were bypassed due to the incident.
