On Monday, November 4 at the intersection of Sokołowska and Magazynowa Streets in Sokołów, a tractor‑trailer carrying loose material lost its rear axle and fell off the road, prompting a rescue operation that blocked the street.
Incident Details
At about 3 p.m. on November 4, a tractor‑tanker with a bulk‑material trailer lost its rear axle while navigating a sharp bend at Sokołowska and Magazynowa in Sokołów (Pruszków County). The axle slipped off the pavement onto soft, unpaved ground.
The maneuver tipped the set, immobilizing the tractor‑tanker and creating a risk of it tipping onto its side; extraction was unsafe.
Immediate Response
Firefighters were dispatched to secure the area until specialized equipment could arrive.
Recovery Operation
At 8 p.m., a heavy hauler arrived and began pulling the set out of the ditch and stabilizing it.
Traffic Impact
Sokołowska Street was closed to traffic during the operation. Drivers should expect delays until the vehicle is removed.