A 52‑year‑old Polish driver was killed when his Volkswagen collided head‑on with a MAN truck on Poland’s DK60 near Morawy‑Laski at about 17:40 local time.
Accident Details
At approximately 17:40 on national road 60 near Morawy‑Laski (Gołymin‑Ośrodek, Ciechanów County), a MAN heavy‑truck with a trailer struck a Volkswagen passenger car. The 52‑year‑old driver of the passenger vehicle, a resident of Ciechanów County, was killed in the crash.
Rescue and Medical Response
The collision was severe; the driver was trapped inside the vehicle. Firefighters employed hydraulic tools to extricate the victim, but a physician pronounced him dead. The truck driver was unharmed.
Road Closure and Detour
DK60 near Morawy‑Laski is closed in both directions. Traffic has been rerouted through police‑designated detours via Obiedzino Górne to Wróblewa. Drivers should expect delays and longer travel times.
Investigation and Police Work
Ciechanów police report the incident happened around 17:40 on DK60. Rescue services are present, and investigators, under court supervision, are examining the scene, the vehicles, and road conditions to ascertain speed, movements, and any driver behaviour. The cause and circumstances remain under investigation.
Traffic Impact
Disruptions may last several hours until the investigation concludes and damaged vehicles are removed. Until then, motorists should use the detours and follow on‑site instructions.