A Mercedes lorry driver fell asleep at the wheel, breached barriers, and entered a transit lane on the S7 toward Kraków, yet remarkably no one was injured.
Event Overview
At the junction between the S2 and S7 routes in the airport area, a serious road incident involving a heavy goods vehicle took place.
Driver’s Condition
Preliminary findings indicate that the driver of the Mercedes lorry fell asleep behind the wheel.
No Injuries
The situation could have ended tragically, but, as reported by authorities, fortunately no one was injured and no other vehicles were damaged.
Traffic Impact
The broken barriers completely blocked traffic on two lanes.
Response Effort
At the scene, two fire brigade units, a medical rescue team, and the police are present. Officers are securing the area and investigating the incident. The driver is sober.
Current Traffic Status
Transit traffic towards Kraków is now entirely blocked, causing significant congestion.
Source: MiejskiReporter,