On Sunday, 30 November, around 3:10 p.m. at Mieczysława Orłowicza Street on Powiśle, a 60‑year‑old Lexus driver mistakenly accelerated, striking his passenger and colliding with a nearby trash‑can kiosk.
Date and Location
On Sunday, 30 November, about 15:10, a traffic incident unfolded on Mieczysława Orłowicza Street in Powiśle, Warsaw.
Involved Vehicle and Party
The victim was a passenger in a Lexus sedan driven by a 60‑year‑old man. The passenger sustained injuries and was transported to a hospital.
Sequence of Events
After the driver paused the vehicle for the passenger to disembark, the car began moving forward. The driver attempted to stop it but pressed the accelerator instead of the brake. The Lexus suddenly accelerated, striking the passenger and passing over her foot before colliding with a trash‑can building.
Emergency Response
Firefighters and ambulance personnel arrived on scene; they secured the area, inspected the damaged vehicle, and neutralized leaking fluids. Medical staff aided the injured passenger before she was taken to a hospital.
Aftermath and Police Investigation
Following the rescue operations, police took over the site, collected evidence, and documented the incident to determine the exact causes of this unusual traffic accident on Powiśle.
