Archive · 31 Dec 2025
Heavy Snow Causes Major Delays in Poland
It snowed a lot in Poland, which made the roads very slippery.
Many cars and trucks got stuck, especially on a big road called the S7 between Warsaw and Gdansk.
The traffic jam was about 20 kilometers long, which is like 12 miles.
Police helped the drivers by giving them hot drinks to keep warm.
No one got hurt, and by the next morning, the traffic started moving again.
Some trains and airports were also affected, but things were getting back to normal.
Heavy snowfall in Poland caused a 20 km traffic jam on the S7 motorway between Warsaw and Gdansk.
The difficult situation began on December 30 after 4 p.m., with trucks struggling on the slopes.
Police provided assistance, including coffee and hot tea, to stranded drivers.
No injuries were reported, and traffic started moving again by early Wednesday morning.
There were also disruptions to railways and airports, but services were returning to normal.
- Who
- Drivers and police in Poland, including spokesperson Tomasz Markowski and Anna Karczewska
- What
- Heavy snowfall causing traffic jams and stranded drivers
- When
- Started December 30 after 4 p.m., resolved by early Wednesday morning
- Where
- S7 motorway between Warsaw and Gdansk, with significant issues around Olsztyn and Ostroda
- Why
- Heavy snowfall made it difficult for vehicles, especially trucks, to navigate the slopes
- Location
- Poland (Warsaw to Gdansk route)
- Affected Route
- S7 motorway
- Traffic Jam Length
- 20 km (12.43 miles)
- Time of Incident
- Started December 30 after 4 p.m.
- Assistance Provided
- Police provided coffee and hot tea to stranded drivers
