Dramatic footage: Truck stuck on the tracks while the train sped towards it

A serious accident occurred on Friday in Poland, when a train collided with a truck that broke through the barrier and entered the tracks. Dramatic footage distributed on social networks shows the moment of impact after, according to reports, the truck driver ignored the traffic light signals at the crossing.

The footage shows a severe collision between an Intercity train with about 300 passengers and a large truck in the city of Gdansk. In the video, the driver is seen stuck on the tracks, trying to maneuver back and forth to escape, but without success. Bystanders at the scene fled in panic seconds before the collision.

At the moment of impact, the truck was completely crushed, metal parts scattered everywhere, and clouds of smoke covered the area. Rescue forces called to the scene provided medical treatment to four people: the truck driver, who was later taken to the hospital, the train driver, and two passengers. Miraculously, despite the force of the collision, all passengers emerged unharmed.

Following the accident, train traffic in the area was halted and passengers were evacuated by bus. Drone footage published later illustrated the extent of the damage: the truck's cabin remained relatively intact, but the cargo was completely destroyed.

The Polish railway company (PKP) published the security camera footage as a warning to drivers, emphasizing that in case of getting stuck between the barriers, one must break through them immediately to clear the crossing. They further noted that the braking distance of a train can reach half a mile, and therefore, even in the case of early detection, the ability to stop is very limited.