29 Jul 2021 | 08:11 AM UTC
Poland: Emergency crews responding to train derailment in Kolbaskowo July 29
Emergency crews responding to train derailment in Kolbaskowo, Poland, July 29. Rail service disruptions ongoing. Avoid the area.
Event
Emergency crews are responding to an international commuter train derailment in Kolbaskowo, Poland, the morning of July 29. Two wagons derailed after the train collided with a truck at a level crossing. At least eight people were injured. The train was traveling between Szczecin and Berlin, Germany, when the incident occurred. Officials expect rail services between Szczecin Main Railway Station and Tantow Station in Germany to remain disrupted until the evening of July 29.
Emergency response operations and associated localized disruptions are likely near the incident site. Lingering rail services delays are possible after crews clear the wreckage and complete necessary track repairs.
Advice
Confirm rail schedules if traveling on the affected line through July 29. Consider alternative means of transport if necessary and allow extra time to reach destinations.