A sewage truck lost control and fell from a flyover on Wał Miedzeszyński in Warsaw on Thursday, April 2nd, causing significant traffic delays.
Incident Overview
Serious traffic disruptions began on Thursday, April 2nd, at 11:00 AM on the exit from Wał Miedzeszyński leading to the S2 route towards Poznań.
The driver of the sewage truck lost control on a curve, breached energy-absorbing barriers, and fell from the flyover, subsequently overturning onto a green area.
Damage and Response
The incident resulted in damage to the sewage tank, with some of its contents spilling onto the ground. Firefighters, medical rescue teams, and police were dispatched to the scene.
Firefighters secured the area and assisted in pumping the sewage into a replacement truck brought to the location. Medical personnel attended to the driver, but hospitalization was not required.
Driver Status and Recovery Efforts
Police confirmed the driver was sober and possessed the necessary permits to operate the vehicle. Heavy equipment arrived around 1:00 PM to upright the truck and remove it from the green area.
Traffic Impact
The flyover remains closed due to the ongoing operations, and drivers should expect delays in the area.
Public Transportation Disruption
Warsaw Public Transport (WTP) reported disruptions to bus line 319 due to the road closure on Wał Miedzeszyński. Buses have been diverted, potentially causing delays.
The diverted route for line 319 towards Wilanów is: Wał Miedzeszyński – Bysławskiej roundabout – Wał Miedzeszyński – POW.
