A rushing automobile has pushed right into a pedestrian crossing within the metropolis of Szczecin in northwestern Poland, injuring at the very least 19 folks together with three kids.
In keeping with preliminary findings, the automobile drove into the gang of pedestrians in downtown Szczecin earlier than crashing into three different autos.
The collision occurred at a busy intersection initially of the frenzy hour, at round 4 pm native time.Â
It took at place Rodla Sq., close to the Plac RodÅ‚a WiÄ™cej tram cease, native media experiences.Â
‘The one who induced the accident has been detained,’ governor Adam Rudawski advised reporters, with out offering further particulars.Â
Police spokesman Pawel Pankau stated the motive force was a 33-year-old Polish citizen, including: ‘This was not a terrorist act.’Â
The driving force fled at Rodla Sq. within the metropolis centre, earlier than crashing the automobile a number of streets away and fleeing once more, firefighter Tomasz Kubiak advised Polish nationwide broadcaster TVP.
The scene of the incident. In keeping with preliminary findings, the rushing automobile drove into the gang of pedestrians in downtown Szczecin, northwestern Poland, earlier than crashing into three different autos
A video was posted on X purporting to point out the injured after the incident in Szczecin. Individuals will be seen mendacity on the pavement
One of many witnesses advised the publication that the automobile concerned was a burgundy Ford.Â
A video was posted on X purported to point out the injured following the incident, with folks mendacity on the pavement, some in twisted positions and being cared for by their family members.Â
Different footage reveals emergency crews offering help to folks mendacity on the street and on the tramlines.Â
Photos circulating on social media seem to point out at the very least three closely broken automobiles crumpled collectively on the scene. One other reveals a driver in a burgundy automobile that has crashed into the entrance of a automobile.Â
A number of ambulances have been additionally pictured on the pedestrian crossing, with some being loaded onto stretchers and onlookers nonetheless current on the scene.Â
Adam Rudawski, governor of the West Pomerania area, stated that every one the injured have now been taken to hospitals. Â
