At about 12:10 a.m. a taxi burst into flame on Poland’s DK7 near the Graniczka crossroads in Łomianka, prompting firefighting operations and causing major traffic delays toward Gdańsk.
Incident Details
At approximately 12:10 a.m., a taxi caught fire on the DK7 (Kolejowa Street) before the Graniczka intersection in Łomianka, Warsaw West County. Both the driver and a passenger managed to exit the vehicle safely, and there were no reported injuries.
Fire Spread and Firefighting Response
The initial blaze occurred while the driver was still on the road. Although he pulled off onto the shoulder, the fire rapidly engulfed the entire vehicle before the fire services arrived. The flames then broke through the fence and reached the adjacent scrap‑yard premises.
Firefighters on the scene are actively battling the blaze on both the vehicle and the nearby scrap‑yard area, applying high‑volume water streams to extinguish the fire.
Traffic Impact
The incident has created significant traffic disruption on the DK7, especially in the direction toward Gdańsk. Only one lane remains open for traffic.