A 26‑year‑old Mercedes driver, found with more than 2.8 ‰ BAC and a suspended licence, caused a collision of four cars on Modlińska Street in Warsaw’s Białołęka district on Monday, 1 December at 15:35.
Accident Scene and Casualties
At 15:35 on Monday, 1 December, a collision involving four vehicles occurred at the intersection of Modlińska and Płużnicka streets in the Białołęka district. No injuries were reported, and all occupants were later found not to require hospitalisation.
Vehicle Chain of Collision
Police investigations determined that the Mercedes rear‑ended a Toyota, propelling it into an oncoming Fuso truck. The truck subsequently struck a parked Opel in front of it.
Emergency Response
Medical teams and police arrived at the scene and assessed the occupants. Vehicles were secured and the authorities conducted an investigation into the circumstances of the crash and its aftermath.
Traffic Disruption
The accident caused severe congestion on Modlińska Street, a major outbound artery from Warsaw. Three of the five northbound lanes were closed, leaving only two lanes open and resulting in significant delays toward the city centre.
Legal and BAC Findings
Drug tests confirmed that the Mercedes driver had a BAC of over 2.8 ‰. Police also established that the driver’s licence had been suspended. The suspect was detained and transported to a police unit for further procedural actions after becoming sober.
