Pedestrian Hit on A2 near Brwinów — Road Closed

20 August 2026 Poland Radar 0 Comments

A pedestrian struck on A2 motorway near MOP Brwinów forced a helicopter rescue and full closure. Expect long delays and official inquiries.

A pedestrian struck on A2 motorway last night near MOP Brwinów in Pruszków County. Consequently, emergency services closed the carriageway towards Łódź and a rescue helicopter landed.

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What happened on the A2

Police and rescuers responded before 21:00. Moreover, witnesses say a man left the rest area and stepped onto the motorway. However, he apparently tried to cross the fast lanes. A BMW driver braked hard when he saw the pedestrian. Therefore, the following driver in a Cupra could not stop fully. As a result, the Cupra made contact with the man via a mirror and the pedestrian fell onto the asphalt. Bystanders and drivers immediately stopped to help and to warn other road users.

Details of the pedestrian struck on A2 motorway

Rescue teams reported aggressive behaviour by the injured man towards helpers. Consequently, crews had to secure the scene carefully. In addition, firefighters, police, and ambulance crews attended. Moreover, the Lotnicze Pogotowie Ratunkowe helicopter labeled Ratownik 12 landed nearby. Therefore, medics treated the man on site and prepared him for transport. Meanwhile, officers cordoned the area to protect the rescuers. Also, the authorities left the lane closed to traffic until they finished urgent tasks.

Secondary crash and traffic impact

Shortly after the first incident, crews found another crash about two kilometres away. Consequently, emergency services had to attend both scenes. Therefore, delays formed quickly along the A2 towards Łódź. Drivers must expect long queues and slow-moving traffic. Moreover, authorities urged motorists to follow directions from staff on site. In addition, police said they will investigate both collisions and speak to witnesses.

💡 GOOD TO KNOW: In Poland, motorway pedestrian access is illegal and very dangerous. Therefore, police can issue a mandat (a fine) and start criminal checks if reckless behaviour endangers others. If you need medical help, the NFZ (National Health Fund) covers emergency care for insured people, and ZUS handles social security issues for workers. Also, keep your PESEL (national ID number) ready if police record your details. As an expat, call 112 for emergencies. Moreover, carry ID and health insurance info when you travel on motorways.

Authorities remind people not to leave rest areas onto motorway lanes. Consequently, such actions create a high risk of severe injury or worse. Moreover, drivers must remain vigilant near MOPs and watch for stopped vehicles. Finally, police will clarify the exact sequence of events and possible charges for dangerous conduct.

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