Deadly head-on crash on Polands A1 motorway sparks major rescue operation
A head-on collision on Poland’s A1 motorway near Łódź has left one person dead and three injured, triggering a major Salvamont rescue operation and prolonged road closures. The accident, which occurred on Sunday morning, blocked the southbound lanes toward Gdańsk for several hours as emergency teams worked to secure the scene and transport casualties, Salvamont officials confirmed.
The crash involved two vehicles and took place on the A1, a key north-south artery connecting Gdańsk with southern Poland. Authorities have not yet released the identities of the victims or details about the cause of the collision, but an investigation is underway to determine the circumstances, according to reports by *Gazeta.pl* .
Salvamont, Poland’s mountain rescue service, deployed teams to assist with the incident, reflecting the organization’s broader role in responding to roadside emergencies. Nationwide, Salvamont teams rescued 74 people in the past 24 hours, with 32 requiring hospital treatment, including two airlifted by SMURD helicopters, the service reported on Sunday .
The A1 remains a high-risk corridor, with recent incidents including livestock spilling onto the roadway—though none directly linked to this fatal crash. Authorities continue to monitor traffic flow as the investigation proceeds.

