A pedestrian was critically injured after being hit by a Toyota on Friday, April 24th, around 8:25 PM on Trasie W-Z in Warsaw, near Stare Miasto tram stop.
Incident Details
On Friday, April 24th, at approximately 8:25 PM, a serious accident occurred on Trasie W-Z in Warsaw, involving a pedestrian being struck by a Toyota passenger car.
The incident took place near the Stare Miasto tram stop, on the roadway heading towards Praga.
Circumstances of the Collision
The accident occurred near a Vienna-style tram stop. Reports indicate a tram was entering the Stare Miasto stop as the pedestrian began walking from the sidewalk towards it.
At that moment, the pedestrian was struck by a Toyota traveling alongside the tram.
Immediate Response
Witnesses provided initial first aid to the injured woman immediately following the collision.
Paramedics then took over care, assessing her condition as critical before transporting her to the hospital.
Police Investigation
Police conducted investigations at the scene, securing the area and determining the exact circumstances of the incident.
Efforts were also underway to locate the tram involved to obtain surveillance footage that could help reconstruct the events.
Traffic Disruption
Following the collision, traffic flow on Trasie W-Z towards Praga was partially blocked.
Vehicles were directed to use the tram tracks under the supervision of emergency services, causing delays in the Stare Miasto area.
Traffic was fully restored around 10:15 PM.
