A Mercedes bus crashed into barriers and overturned on the S8 highway near Karpin, Wołomin County, at 3:12 AM, with no injuries reported.
Incident Details
A serious road incident occurred on the S8 highway near Karpin in Wołomin County at 3:12 AM. A Mercedes bus collided with energy-absorbing barriers, subsequently overturned, and came to rest in a ditch.
Fortunately, no one was injured in the incident.
Driver Information
Preliminary findings indicate the bus was driven by a Lithuanian citizen. The driver lost control of the vehicle for unknown reasons, leading to the collision with the barriers on the S8 highway.
The force of the impact caused the bus to overturn and leave the roadway, stopping in a roadside ditch.
Post-Accident Procedures
Despite the severity of the situation, no one sustained injuries. The driver did not require hospitalization and a sobriety test confirmed he was not under the influence of alcohol.
Emergency Response
Three fire department crews and the police responded to the scene. Firefighters secured the area and the damaged vehicle, while police investigated the circumstances of the collision.
Legal Consequences & Traffic Impact
The bus driver received a penalty notice. Traffic on the S8 highway was disrupted during the emergency services’ operations.
