A bus carrying five people crashed into energy‑absorbing barriers on the S8 motorway near Deskurów, Wyszków County, Poland, leaving five injured as of Thursday.
S8 Bus Crash in Deskurów
The collision occurred near Deskurów in Wyszków County when a bus carrying five passengers struck energy‑absorbing barriers on the S8 motorway. According to Gazeta.pl, the impact caused the vehicle to overturn.
Emergency Response and Injuries
Five people were reported injured. The local police (KP PSP Wyszków) confirmed the incident. Two occupants were taken to the Air Ambulance, one to a local ambulance, as relayed by junior officer Karolina Jaworska of the Provincial State Fire Service Command.
The GDDKiA posted a brief notice indicating that the S8 between the Mostówka and Lucynów junctions was blocked due to the overturned vehicle until about 17:00. Drivers were warned of traffic disturbances from before 15:00.
National Accident Statistics for Thursday
Police data show that across Poland, 67 road crashes occurred on Thursday, claiming five lives and injuring 72 people. The same figure was reported for Thursday, while on Wednesday there were 61 crashes with five deaths and 67 injuries; authorities advise drivers, especially in the current season, to exercise extra caution and adjust speed.
