A tram and bus collided at the Washington Roundabout in Warsaw, injuring several people and blocking traffic flow on Saturday.
Collision Details
A tram on line 24 collided with a bus on line 123 at the Washington Roundabout in Warsaw’s Praga-Południe district. Four people received medical attention, and the roundabout is currently blocked, causing significant disruptions to traffic and public transportation.
Preliminary findings indicate that the tram, traveling towards Gocławek, struck the rear side of the bus heading towards Francuska Street. The bus sustained damage to its rear doors and a window, with some bodywork damage.
Emergency Response
Several medical rescue teams, the fire department, police, and technical services from Tramwaje Warszawskie (Warsaw Tramways) are on the scene. Warsaw Tramways spokesperson Witold Urbanowicz reported that one tram passenger and three bus passengers require medical assistance.
Service Disruptions
Both passengers and drivers are affected by the incident. Warsaw Transport Authority has announced disruptions to tram lines 9 and 24, and bus lines 123, 138, and 509, which have been diverted.
Ongoing Investigation and Diversions
Authorities are securing the scene and conducting further investigations to determine the exact circumstances of the collision. Commuters should expect continued traffic problems and public transport delays until the operation is complete.
Warsaw Transport Authority Update
Tram lines 9 and 24, and bus lines 123, 138, and 509 are experiencing disruptions due to the incident at the Washington Roundabout.
Tram Diversion Route
Tram lines 9 and 24 are being diverted via Al. Ks. J. Poniatowskiego – Al. Zieleniecka – Grochowska to resume their routes.
Bus Diversion Route
Bus lines 123, 138, and 509 are being diverted via Al. Zieleniecka – Al. Poniatowskiego – Wybrzeże Szczecińskie – Al. Poniatowskiego – Francuska, without skipping scheduled stops.
Additional Bus Stop
Bus line 521 will make additional stops at Park Skaryszewski 02 and Kinowa 02.
Potential Delays
Delays are possible on the affected bus and tram lines.
