Train collides with truck at Gdansk railway crossing

CCTV footage released by local authorities captured the instant a freight train struck a truck at a level crossing near the town of Słupsk in northern Poland on Tuesday afternoon. The collision occurred at the intersection of the regional railway line and a busy roadway, prompting an immediate shutdown of rail traffic on the segment while emergency crews attended the scene. Preliminary reports indicate that the train, traveling at approximately 80 km/h, was unable to stop in time after the truck entered the crossing despite the activation of warning signals.

Police and railway officials have opened an investigation to determine the cause of the accident, focusing on whether the truck driver ignored the crossing barriers or if a technical malfunction contributed to the incident. Injuries were reported among the truck driver and several railway personnel, and the damaged rolling stock was removed for inspection. Service disruptions are expected to continue until the track is cleared and safety checks are completed, with authorities urging motorists to observe crossing signals and adhere to traffic regulations to prevent similar occurrences.