Two people were hospitalized after a tram made a sudden stop near the Okopowa and Powązkowska street intersection in Warsaw around 8:26 AM on Friday, May 8.
Incident Summary
On Friday, May 8, around 8:26 AM, a tram traveling on Okopowa Street near the intersection with Powązkowska Street underwent sudden braking. As a result, three people fell over inside the vehicle. Two of them came under the care of emergency medical teams and were transported to the hospital.
Cause of Braking
The incident occurred while the tram was traveling on Okopowa Street near the Powązkowska intersection. According to preliminary information, the driver braked suddenly due to traffic conditions, and no other vehicle influenced the maneuver.
Medical Assistance and Investigation
Three people fell in the carriage due to the braking. One did not require medical assistance, while the other two were treated by medical rescuers at the scene. After providing aid, rescuers decided to transport the two individuals to the hospital.
Warsaw traffic police are conducting further proceedings to determine the exact circumstances, including the sequence of the tram’s braking and the road situation at the time of the incident.