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Poland reports multiple road accidents and fatalities
Multiple road incidents have been reported across Poland, involving various violations and tragic outcomes.
In Zielona Góra, a 42-year-old man was detained after crashing a Fiat into a lamp post and driving into oncoming traffic. Tests revealed the presence of amphetamine, cocaine, and opiates. The driver was already under a lifetime judicial ban on operating vehicles.
In Iława, a 19-year-old woman struck a pedestrian at a crossing after failing to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian did not sustain serious injuries.
Near Łańcut, a collision occurred in Kraczkowa between a Skoda and a Ford when the Ford driver failed to yield. The driver of the Skoda, a 52-year-old, was found to have over one per mille of alcohol in his system and was hospitalized.
A fatal accident occurred on the A4 motorway near the Kraków Wieliczka junction. A 73-year-old man from Kielce was struck and killed by a Mercedes truck after exiting a stationary Ford during a traffic jam and attempting to cross the roadway.