On 21 January 2026, at approximately 11:20 a.m., the incident occurred in the vicinity of the PKP stop on Jana Pawła II Street in Jelenia Góra. The local police department reports:
A train running on the Świeradów-Zdrój–Jelenia Góra route struck a 48-year-old woman who was walking along the tracks.
Police: – 🚑 The injured woman suffered injuries and was immediately provided with medical assistance. Procedural activities are currently underway at the scene.
The officers add:
⛔ Due to the ongoing operations, rail traffic in the area has been temporarily suspended. Please follow the instructions of the emergency services and the carrier's announcements.
And they add:
⚠️ We appeal for caution and safety!
We remind you that being on the tracks or in their immediate vicinity is extremely dangerous and can lead to tragic consequences.
Investigators are examining the causes and circumstances of the incident.