At about 16:40 on Poland’s national road 10 near Dzierzążnia, a 22‑year‑old driver was killed when his Opel collided head‑on with a DAF freight truck.
Crash at DK10
At kilometer 440 of national road 10 between Płońsk and Drobin, an Opel heading toward Płońsk collided head‑on with a DAF truck towing a trailer from the opposite direction, crushing the car’s front section.
Fatality and Rescue
The 22‑year‑old driver was trapped inside the wrecked vehicle. Firefighters used hydraulic equipment to extract him, and a rescue helicopter was dispatched. Despite immediate resuscitation, the man could not be saved.
Truck Driver Uninjured
The 59‑year‑old truck driver sustained no injuries and was examined by police on site. Authorities will investigate the precise circumstances leading up to the collision.
Traffic Disruption
Rescue services and police are operating at the scene. Traffic on DK 10 near Dzierzążnia is heavily impeded, with possible intermittent closures and long queues expected for several hours until wrecks are cleared.
