On March 8, in the morning hours, a tragic road incident occurred in Długołęka. A young man was hit by a moving train and lost his life. Wrocław police officers are investigating all the circumstances of the incident.

How Not to Die at a Railway Crossing?

  • when approaching a railway crossing and driving or walking across it, exercise particular caution
  • before driving or walking onto the tracks, make sure that no rail vehicle is approaching and take appropriate precautions, especially if visibility is reduced due to fog or other reasons
  • drive at a speed that allows you to stop in a safe place when a rail vehicle is approaching or when a safety device or signal prohibits entering the crossing
  • if a vehicle becomes immobilized at a railway crossing, remove it from the crossing immediately, and if this is not possible, warn the driver of the rail vehicle about the danger.

What Is Prohibited?

  • driving around lowered barriers or half-barriers, and driving or walking onto the crossing when they have begun to descend or have not finished rising
  • entering the crossing when there is no room on the other side to continue driving
  • overtaking a vehicle at a railway crossing or immediately before it
  • passing a vehicle waiting for traffic through the crossing to reopen if this would require entering the part of the road intended for traffic in the opposite direction.

Police:

Let us remember that road safety also depends on us. A moment of inattention can cause an incident with tragic consequences. Therefore, let us work together to ensure safety.