A 77-year-old driver caused a head-on collision after entering a roundabout the wrong way under the Poniatowski Bridge in Warsaw on March 18th.
Collision Under Poniatowski Bridge
A head-on collision occurred on Wednesday, March 18th, around 10:30 AM on Wioślarska Street, under the Poniatowski Bridge in Warsaw’s Śródmieście district.
The incident involved a 77-year-old Opel driver who, while descending from the bridge towards Wisłostrada, reportedly entered the roundabout going the wrong way, resulting in a direct impact with a Renault.
Details of the Incident
The 77-year-old Opel driver was traveling from the city center towards Wisłostrada when, instead of following the designated traffic flow around the roundabout, she turned left and entered against oncoming traffic.
Emergency Response
Firefighters, paramedics, and police were dispatched to the scene. Firefighters secured the area and both vehicles involved.
Paramedics examined the Renault driver, a man who was subsequently transported to the hospital. No other injuries requiring hospitalization were reported.
Traffic Disruption
The incident and subsequent emergency operations temporarily blocked a section of the roundabout under the Poniatowski Bridge.
Traffic congestion was particularly noticeable from the Wisłostrada tunnel towards Wilanów, with significant delays for drivers.
Investigation Ongoing
Preliminary findings indicate the collision occurred after one vehicle entered the roundabout in the wrong direction. Police are investigating the detailed causes and circumstances of the incident.
