Train Hits Van at Poland Level Crossing Driver Uninjured

A dramatic collision occurred at a level crossing in Wola Filipowska, near Kraków, Poland, when an Opel delivery van became trapped behind closing barriers and was struck by an oncoming train. CCTV footage shows the van attempting a last-second maneuver to clear the tracks, but the barriers closed before it could escape, resulting in severe damage to the vehicle as the train hit it. Remarkably, the driver escaped without injury, and no passengers or crew on the Świnoujście-Kraków train were harmed. Polish police released the footage to emphasize the dangers of ignoring level crossing safety rules, warning that trains can appear suddenly and accidents can be fatal. Authorities are investigating the incident under the supervision of the prosecutor’s office. The event serves as a stark reminder to motorists of the critical importance of obeying railway crossing signals.