The accident occurred on Wednesday morning, August 12, at kilometer 39 of the A4 motorway near the town of Dobra. We previously reported that a truck broke through the motorway barriers and ended up off the roadway.
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According to the latest information provided by police, the truck driver veered into the opposite lane of the motorway for reasons not yet established. As a result of the incident, the 48-year-old driver, a citizen of Tajikistan, died.
Police are determining why the truck left its lane
Police officers and other emergency services worked at the scene for many hours. Officers from the Bolesławiec County Police Headquarters carried out procedural activities and secured the site of the tragic incident.
The exact causes and circumstances of the accident are not yet known. Police are conducting an investigation under the supervision of the prosecutor's office.
The accident caused serious disruptions on the motorway. The A4 carriageway toward the border was completely blocked, while one lane toward Wrocław was impassable. Drivers heading toward Zgorzelec were directed along a detour through Bolesławiec, exiting near Łąka.
Police appeal for caution
The fatal accident on the A4 is another tragic incident on Polish roads during this year's summer holiday season. According to police, since the beginning of the holidays, 195 such incidents have already been recorded on the police map of fatal road accidents.
Authorities remind drivers that many factors affect safety during a journey. These include weather conditions, the driver's psychophysical condition and the vehicle's technical condition.
Every accident is a reminder that even a moment of inattention or a sudden loss of control over a vehicle can have tragic consequences.
