A BMW traveling from Warsaw to Białystok struck energy‑absorbing barriers, a light pole and noise‑absorbing screens at the Zielonka junction on the S8 after 11 a.m., shutting two lanes.
Incident Details
A BMW was heading from Warsaw toward Białystok when it collided with energy‑absorbing barriers at the Zielonka junction on the S8. During the crash, the driver also struck a light pole and acoustic screens.
Damage to Infrastructure
The impact was strong enough to detach a wheel from the vehicle. Both the barriers and the attached light pole suffered significant damage, and the acoustic screens on the highway were also compromised.
Response Efforts
At the scene, firefighters, medical rescue teams, and police were on duty. Police secured the accident site while firefighters and road‑maintenance crews cleared the roadway.
Impact on Traffic
Due to the damage and the work of emergency and road‑maintenance personnel, two traffic lanes toward Białystok were blocked. No injuries were reported, and the driver was sober.
