A 49-year-old man died during a sleigh ride in Bronowice, Lubusz province, on January 31. Police have detained two people as they investigate the incident.
Fatal Accident During Sleigh Ride in Bronowice
On Saturday, January 31, at approximately 8:30 PM, police received a report of an accident on a road in the village of Bronowice, in the Trzebiel commune, Lubusz province. A group of people had organized a sleigh ride, with one participant driving a quad that was pulling a sleigh. At one point, one of the men struck his head against an electricity pole. The 49-year-old died at the scene.
A spokesperson for the District Prosecutor’s Office in Zielona Góra, Ewa Antonowicz, told the Polish Press Agency that investigators are determining the exact course of the accident and who was driving the quad. Police have detained two men. The investigation into the circumstances of the accident is supervised by the District Prosecutor’s Office in Żary.
Police Warning
Police remind that pulling sleds behind a car, quad, or other mechanical vehicle is extremely dangerous and violates current regulations. Such behaviors pose a threat to the lives and health of participants in the sleigh ride and other road users.
They emphasize that the driver cannot fully control what is happening with the people being pulled behind the vehicle. An accident that could result in death can be caused by a road irregularity, sudden braking, skidding, or an unexpected obstacle.
Police Operation: Safe Winter Holidays 2026
From mid-January to the end of February, police are conducting the “Safe Winter Holidays 2026” operation. Officers are reminding about the rules of safe winter recreation.
In the mountains, weather conditions can change within minutes: strong winds, snowfall, or a sudden drop in temperature are real dangers. For sledding, special designated hills should be chosen, away from roads, railway tracks, and parking lots. “Sledding backwards or in unsuitable places can result in serious injury,” added the police.
For ice skating, only safe places: artificial or verified ice rinks should be used. “Avoid entering frozen water bodies – the ice may be too thin. When skiing, always use a protective helmet and do not go beyond designated trails,” they emphasized.
