# Train and truck collision in Gdańsk

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/train-and-truck-collision-in-gdask
> Updated: 2026-09-03T18:40:36.000Z. Sources: 15. Developments: 2.

On September 3, a serious collision occurred in Gdańsk, Poland, when a PKP Intercity ‘Bachus’ train struck a heavy goods vehicle (HGV) at a level crossing at approximately 1:20 pm CET. The train, traveling from Gdynia to Zielona Góra with approximately 250 passengers on board, struck the truck after it became trapped between descending barriers. The impact was severe enough to split the truck in two, scattering debris across the tracks, though the driver's cabin remained largely intact.

CCTV footage captured the moment the truck entered the crossing and became stuck. Preliminary reports and witness accounts indicate the 42-year-old driver, a citizen of Bosnia and Herzegovina, entered the crossing after the barriers had already begun to lower. While rail infrastructure manager PKP Polskie Linie Kolejowe (PLK) noted that bystanders had signaled for the driver to break through the barrier to escape, the driver attempted to reverse instead, which contributed to the vehicle being trapped.

Four individuals sustained minor injuries, including the truck driver, a conductor, and two passengers. The train driver was also hospitalized for treatment. No fatalities were reported. The collision caused significant disruption to rail services on the Pruszcz Gdański–Gdańsk Południowy section, with hundreds of trains delayed and some services diverted or canceled. A special commission and authorities are conducting a full investigation into the circumstances of the accident, specifically regarding whether the barriers descended prematurely or if safety protocols were not followed.

## Claims

- The Bachus train was carrying approximately 250 passengers on the Gdynia-Zielona Góra route. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The emergency response included seven fire department vehicles along with police and rescue services. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The Bachus train was traveling on the route from Gdynia to Zielona Góra. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Preliminary police findings suggest the truck entered the railway crossing after the barriers had begun to descend. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Eyewitnesses claim the crossing barrier descended prematurely, trapping the truck on the tracks. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Initial reports indicated four people sustained minor injuries, including the truck driver and train passengers. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- No serious injuries were reported among the train passengers despite the extensive damage. (single source)
- The collision occurred at approximately 1:25 p.m. on Thursday, September 3, 2026. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-03: Gdańsk train collision: Truck struck at level crossing in Poland

A PKP Intercity train collided with a truck trapped at a level crossing in Gdańsk, Poland. The driver and train driver were injured, but approximately 250 passengers escaped without serious harm.

15 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gdask-train-collision-passenger-train-hits-truck-at-level-crossing

### 2026-08-10: Fatal collision on DK12 near Pleszew kills two

Two people died in a fatal collision between a bus and a truck on national road DK12 near Pleszew, Poland, after the truck crashed into a building.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fatal-collision-on-dk12-near-pleszew-kills-two

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