Five people were injured when four vehicles collided on Poland’s S8 near Oleśnica on October 3, prompting a multi‑service emergency response.
Collision Details
At the 54th kilometre of the S8, two passenger cars and two commercial vehicles collided, resulting in five injuries.
Immediate Medical Transport
Doctors decided to transfer most victims to hospitals by ambulance, while one person was taken by the LPR helicopter “Ratownik 13”.
Emergency Response
Numerous services, including the Emergency Aviation Service helicopter, secured the site; firefighters extinguished the burning vehicle, eliminating the fire hazard.
Investigations
State Fire Service detachments 511[D]21 & 511[D]22, Police, medical rescue teams, and the LPR crew are investigating the exact sequence and circumstances.
Traffic Disruptions
Due to rescue operations, drivers should expect delays exceeding four hours on the section near the 54th kilometre; the route is currently blocked toward Wrocław and Warsaw.
