On Sunday morning, a tragic accident occurred on the express S17 in Sierzyce. Two men died when they were hit by a truck while changing the wheel in the bus. The police stopped the unsub, and the traffic was completely halted for several hours.
What happened on S17?
The event occurred just after midnight from Saturday to Sunday towards Warsaw. Victims – men aged 28 and 49 – changed the damaged tire of the bus. Unfortunately, despite the set warning triangle, they remained Deadly hitHe appreciates a passing truck.
Correct seat security
- Setting the warning triangle
- Insertion of the retro-reflective vest
- Step away from the vehicle if possible
Service response and consequences
Emergency ambulances, fire department and police arrived immediately. Accident killer – truck driver – He's been detained. The expressway was completely blocked for hours. Police are investigating all the circumstances of the incident. According to RM FFM, the truck driver was sober.
After the accident, S17 was closed until morning hours. With the return of traffic, questions arose about the opportunity to improve safety when replacing wheels on high-speed roads, especially at night or with limited visibility.
Statistics and analogous events
Accidents during wheel replacement or other emergency operations on express routes are not uncommon. According to the data of the Police Headquarters, several dangerous incidents occur annually on Polish roads in similar circumstances.
*Data for the year 2025 partial, the state for August.
