On November 15 at 10:30, a Toyota bus collided with a Mercedes bus on Wiatrakowa Street in Szamoty, causing the bus to leave the road and strike a tree, while emergency services, including a rescue helicopter, were dispatched.
Emergency Services Respond
All local emergency services were dispatched to the scene, including the fire brigade, medical rescue team, police, and a rescue helicopter from the State Air Rescue Service.
Firefighters secured the accident site and prepared a landing zone for the helicopter, while medical teams provided on‑site assistance to the injured passengers.
Investigation Findings
Preliminary checks revealed no need for hospital transport; all involved were treated on the spot and remained under care of authorities.
The investigation determined that the Toyota driver entered traffic and unlawfully took the right of way from the Mercedes bus driver, leading to the collision.
Impact on Traffic
Traffic on Wiatrakowa Street was completely blocked for about an hour while emergency operations were underway.
Post‑rescue, firefighters cleared the area and traffic was restored to normal flow.