At midnight on the intersection of Marszałkowska and Świętokrzyska in Śródmieście, a Mercedes driver hit a pit, blocking a new tram track by clinging to a curb.
Midnight Collision Near Marszałkowska & Świętokrzyska
About 12:00 a.m., a passenger car collided at the crossing of Marszałkowska and Świętokrzyska streets in central Warsaw. The driver turned off the lane and fell into a pit at the new tram track site. Airbags deployed during the event.
Vehicle Stuck on Curb, Blocking Tram Track
A portion of the Mercedes hung over the curb, effectively blocking the tram track. The incident temporarily halted tram operations in the area.
Police and Tram Authority Intervention
Police officers and Warsaw Tram Authority personnel secured the site, carrying out necessary actions and technical teams securing the pit area. The vehicle was safely extracted.
Outcome: Fine, No Injuries
The driver, confirmed sober, was fined. No one was injured, and the vehicle was handed to its owner after the incident.