A woman was fatally struck by a Koleje Mazowieckie train in Nowy Dwór Mazowiecki early Monday morning, June 8, prompting an investigation into the circumstances of the tragedy near the railway overpass.
Fatal Incident at the Railway Overpass
The tragedy occurred on Monday, June 8, in the early morning hours in Nowy Dwór Mazowiecki. A woman was struck by a Koleje Mazowieckie train traveling from Warszawa Zachodnia to Modlin near the railway tracks beneath the Gen. Wiktor Thommee viaduct.
Emergency Response and Investigation
Emergency services, including police, firefighters, and medical personnel, received the report at approximately 3:44 a.m. Despite immediate life-saving interventions, the woman could not be saved.
Police officers are currently investigating the precise circumstances of the incident under the supervision of a prosecutor. Details regarding how the woman came to be on the tracks have not yet been released.
Rail Traffic Disruptions
The accident resulted in significant rail traffic disruptions on the Warsaw to Modlin route. Passengers experienced delays and changes to platform and track assignments throughout the morning.
Safety Warnings
Authorities have issued a renewed appeal for the public to exercise extreme caution near railway lines. Officials emphasized that entering tracks outside of designated crossings is strictly prohibited and poses a lethal risk.
