Serious S8 crash near Wolica — child ejected

24 May 2026 Poland Radar 0 Comments

S8 accident Wolica left a child critically hurt and an air ambulance on scene. Road closed and police investigate restraint use.

An S8 accident Wolica on Saturday evening left a child ejected through a rear window. Consequently, emergency teams and a Lotnicze Pogotowie Ratunkowe helicopter landed on the expressway to treat the most seriously injured.

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S8 accident Wolica: what happened

The crash happened after 19:00 on the S8 near Wolica in Pruszków county. A Peugeot carrying a woman and three children hit energy-absorbing barriers on a straight section. Moreover, witnesses told police that the driver briefly turned toward the children. Therefore the car veered left and then slipped. As a result, the vehicle rotated and struck the right-side barrier rear first. Consequently one child was thrown through the left rear window. The injured seven-year-old received on-scene care. Then the crew flew the child to hospital by LPR air ambulance. In addition, the driver and the other two children left in the car went to hospital by ground ambulance.

Emergency response and road impact

The fire brigade approached from two directions. Police and several medical teams also worked at the scene. Furthermore, firefighters closed the carriageway to allow the helicopter to land. As a result authorities stopped traffic on the opposite side briefly. In addition, they blocked two of four lanes while they worked. Police reopened the road toward Warsaw around 20:30. However investigation and clean-up delayed full reopening toward Nadarzyn.

Investigation and likely legal questions

Police continue to determine the accident causes. Early reports indicate at least one child lacked appropriate restraint. Therefore investigators will check whether the child sat in a suitable car seat or wore a seatbelt. In Poland law requires children to use child restraints until they reach 150 cm tall. Moreover drivers must ensure passengers use belts. Consequently a driver faces a fine for failing to secure children. In more severe cases authorities may pursue criminal charges for negligent bodily harm. In addition insurers will examine fault and claim details. Therefore you should document damage and collect witness contacts.

💡 GOOD TO KNOW: In Poland call 112 for any emergency. The air ambulance service is called LPR and it responds to major trauma quickly. Public hospitals usually treat emergencies under NFZ (the National Health Fund). NFZ covers care for insured residents, while foreigners may need EHIC or private insurance to avoid bills. Also note ZUS is the social insurance institution that handles compensation in some cases, and PESEL is the national ID number you provide for formal registration. If a child travels in Poland, law requires an age-appropriate car seat until about 150 cm, and police can issue fines for non-compliance.

For expats this incident highlights practical risks. First, secure every child in an appropriate seat. Second, carry ID and insurance details in the car. Third, know emergency numbers and how Polish ambulance and hospital systems work. Consequently you reduce time lost in stressful moments. Moreover keeping photos and receipts helps with later insurance claims.

Police continue to question witnesses and check vehicle damage. Therefore the final cause remains under review. In addition prosecutors may become involved if injuries prove severe or negligence appears clear.

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