Tragedy in Łódź Voivodeship: 11-Year-Old on E-Scooter Dies After Collision With Combine Harvester

An 11-year-old boy riding an electric scooter died Monday afternoon in the Łowicz County after colliding with a combine harvester under yet-unclear circumstances.

Fatal Collision in Sypień

The accident occurred on Monday at approximately 12:20 PM in the village of Sypień in the Łódź Voivodeship, located within the Łowicz County. According to preliminary findings by law enforcement, an 11-year-old boy riding an electric scooter rode under a agricultural combine harvester for reasons yet to be determined. The combine was being operated by a 48-year-old man.

Despite resuscitation efforts performed at the scene of the incident, the child’s life could not be saved, as confirmed by senior commissioner Edyta Machnik, spokesperson for the Provincial Police Headquarters in Łódź.

Investigation and Driver Status

Police officers are working at the scene of the tragedy under the supervision of a prosecutor to clarify the exact circumstances and causes of the accident. Preliminary findings indicate that the driver of the combine harvester was sober at the time of the collision.

The text is currently being updated as further details emerge from the ongoing police investigation.