Truck collides with train in Garbatka; driver dies and 18 are injured

A truck collided with a train traveling Rogoźno-Poznań at a level crossing in Garbatka, in Obornicki county, in Grande Polônia. The driver of the vehicle died in the impact and 18 passengers of the Koleje Wielkopolskie were injured. The collision caused the truck to catch fire, causing a fire that spread to the nearby grass.

The collision occurred on a Monday after 3pm at a category D level crossing, marked with a cross Santo André and a “Stop” sign. Conforme informed Anna Znajewska-Pawluk of the PKP PLK press team that the train suffered such severe structural damage that it was unable to continue its journey. One person was seriously injured and was transported by air rescue helicopter to hospital.

On-Site Emergency Operações

Quatorze units of Serviço Estadual of Bombeiros and Corpos of Bombeiros Voluntários are operating at the accident site. Equipes emergency medical and air ambulance helicopters were also dispatched. Firefighters focus their efforts on isolating the area, extinguishing the fire and providing assistance to the injured.

Martin Halasz, firefighter of Corpo of Bombeiros from Poznań, confirmed that the train derailed after the side impact with the truck. The rescue operation extends to the surroundings of the level crossing, with smoke still visible in the area hours after the incident.

Investigação and cause of the accident

Infraestrutura deputy minister Piotr Malepszak stated that the driver stopped before the level crossing. Pouco before the train arrived, it took off and most likely collided with the side of the railway vehicle. The force of the impact caused wagons to derail.

An investigation will be carried out by Comissão Estadual of Investigação of Acidentes Ferroviários to determine the precise causes. Anna Znajewska-Pawluk was unable to specify the reason for the accident during the press conference.

• Motorista from the truck died at the scene
• 18 train passengers were injured
• 1 person was transported by air rescue helicopter
• Trem derailed after side collision
• Tráfego railway suspended in the section

Impacto in railway operation

Rail traffic was suspended in the region. Alguns PKP intercity trains are being diverted. Outras railway companies are arranging alternative bus services for passengers affected by the suspension of operations.

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Dariusz Klimczak, Ministro of Infraestrutura, stated that the truck “was unable to brake” at the level crossing. Ele reinforced that emergency teams are working on site and that the causes will be investigated according to protocol.

Preocupações safely at level crossings

Leszek Miętek, head of Sindicato of Maquinistas, commented on the accident with sadness, but warned that what happened does not surprise him. Ele stated that he has been discussing safety at level crossings for many years. “Serious accidents at level crossings occur almost every day,” he explained.

Miętek highlighted that statistically, an accident at a level crossing every two days constitutes a recurring human tragedy. Ele highlighted that drivers continue to ignore stop signs and cross the lane even with the gates closing, despite the tightening of penalties in recent years.

Deputy Minister Malepszak recalled that penalties for drivers who disobey safety rules have been toughened, but disobedience to rules remains a chronic problem in railway operations in the region.