A head‑on collision between a Toyota passenger car and a Scania truck on a bend near Kornica‑Kolonia at noon on Tuesday left a 27‑year‑old driver dead and a 52‑year‑old truck driver seriously injured.
Immediate Aftermath
On about noon on Tuesday, at Kornica‑Kolonia in Łosice County, a Toyota passenger car collided head‑on with a Scania truck. The 27‑year‑old driver of the car was pronounced dead on the spot; the 52‑year‑old truck driver was air‑lifted to a hospital.
Flight of the Vehicle
The crash occurred on a road bend. Initial findings indicate that the 27‑year‑old driver from Siedlce County veered into the oncoming lane, causing the frontal impact with the oncoming truck driven by a 52‑year‑old from Bielsk County. The passenger car overturned into a ditch. The truck driver was reported to be sober.
Casualties
The 27‑year‑old died at the scene. The truck driver sustained bodily injuries and was transported by helicopter to a hospital under police supervision.
Traffic Disruption
The road was blocked in both directions. Police established detours, warning that delays could last several hours. Authorities urged motorists to exercise caution and comply with traffic control officers.
Ongoing Investigation
Investigators are conducting on‑scene procedures—inspection and evidence collection—to establish the sequence and causes of the accident.
