Two Trains Collide Near Białośliwie, Several Carriages Derailed
A large rescue operation has responded to injured passengers and visible wreckage while authorities prepare a formal investigation.
Overview
- Two trains collided near the village of Białośliwie in west-central Poland, causing multiple carriages to derail and overturn.
- Local reports say at least two people were injured and medical teams treated passengers at the scene.
- Polish fire services deployed a major response with 16 fire brigade teams working to secure the site and assist rescue efforts.
- Early accounts differ on which trains were involved, with initial reports naming a passenger and a freight train while later images and broadcaster footage appear to show two passenger trains.
- Photos and social-media videos circulating from the scene show the moment of impact and the scale of damage and officials have not yet confirmed a cause as a formal investigation is expected.