{"id":14163,"date":"2026-06-26T07:11:08","date_gmt":"2026-06-26T07:11:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/poland\/14163\/"},"modified":"2026-06-26T07:11:08","modified_gmt":"2026-06-26T07:11:08","slug":"two-passenger-trains-collided-in-poland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/poland\/14163\/","title":{"rendered":"Two passenger trains collided in Poland"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"Two passenger trains collided Thursday evening near the town of Bia\u0142o\u015bliwie in western Poland. Approximately 200 people were on board the two trains, and at least 3 passengers were injured, according to initial reports. Rail service on the Pi\u0142a\u2013Bydgoszcz line has been suspended.<\/p>\n

A train accident occurred Thursday evening in Poland, where two passenger trains collided near the town of Bia\u0142o\u015bliwie, in Pi\u0142a County, Greater Poland Voivodeship.<\/p>\n

The incident occurred around 6:04 p.m. local time. There were approximately 200 passengers on board the two trains, according to information provided by emergency services.<\/p>\n

Initial reports indicate at least 3 people injured, though the exact number was still being clarified in the hours following the accident. Initial reports mentioned two people injured, then at least 3 passengers who required medical attention.<\/p>\n

Regional and Intercity trains involved<\/p>\n

The accident involved a Polregio regional train, traveling on the Pi\u0142a\u2013Bydgoszcz route, and a PKP Intercity train, traveling on the Bia\u0142ogard\u2013Warszawa Wschodnia route.<\/p>\n

According to initial information from emergency services and the Polish press, the regional train reportedly struck the rear of the Intercity train.<\/p>\n

The impact caused the last railcar of the Intercity train and part of the Polregio train to derail.<\/p>\n

Images from the accident site show passengers being evacuated near the tracks and railcars that have derailed or are tilted off the tracks.<\/p>\n

Video from the accident site<\/a>
\nOver 16 fire crews on the scene<\/p>\n

Over 16 fire crews were mobilized at the accident site, along with police, medical teams, and representatives of the rail operators.<\/p>\n

A spokesperson for the Greater Poland Region Fire Department told local media that a triage procedure had been initiated at the scene to determine the number of people requiring medical care and the severity of their injuries.<\/p>\n

According to initial reports, the injuries were not life-threatening, with reports of contusions and sprains. The injured passengers received treatment at the scene.<\/p>\n

Service on the Pi\u0142a\u2013Bydgoszcz line suspended<\/p>\n

The accident led to the suspension of rail service on the Pi\u0142a\u2013Bydgoszcz line.<\/p>\n

PKP PLK<\/a>, the Polish railway infrastructure manager, stated that service will resume only after the condition of the line and railway facilities has been inspected.<\/p>\n

Technical teams have been dispatched to the area to assess any damage to the tracks and railway infrastructure.<\/p>\n

For affected passengers, operators have begun arranging alternative transportation.<\/p>\n

Cause of the accident under investigation<\/p>\n

A railway investigation commission will determine the exact circumstances of the accident.<\/p>\n

Initial reports indicate that it was not a head-on collision, but rather an impact that occurred during a maneuver or a track change, with the regional train striking the rear of the Intercity train.<\/p>\n

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