A delivery truck struck the PKP viaduct on Targowa Street at 18:30 on Monday, 15 December, after ignoring height signs.
Truck strikes viaduct wall
On Monday 15 December after 18:00 on Targowa Street, an Iveco delivery truck hit the wall of the PKP viaduct.
Driver’s route and height sign violation
The vehicle was traveling from Grochowska Street toward Praga Północ, moving in the left lane. It reportedly ignored height markings, leading to impact with the upper cabin and bodywork.
Immediate response and medical care
Firefighters on scene moved the damaged truck onto the shoulder. Later the driver complained of back pain, prompting a medical rescue team. He was handed over to rescuers; it remains unclear if he was taken to hospital.
Police oversight and recurring hazards
Police conducted subsequent operations at the site. The PKP viaduct on Targowa has been cited as a hazard for inattentive drivers, with several prior incidents reported involving vehicle damage.