On Sunday morning, tragedy struck the town of Sieradz when Urszula Rozmarynowska, who chaired the city council, died in a car crash. The incident left Rafał Matysiak, the deputy mayor, gravely injured and requiring hospital care. Local officials expressed their condolences and requested prayers for those affected during the difficult moment for the community.
News of the accident spread quickly, bringing a somber message from the municipal leadership. The chairwoman of the town council had been involved in a fatal collision, while the deputy mayor faced serious injuries. The leadership expressed heartfelt sympathies and a wish for a full recovery for the injured, acknowledging the strain such a loss places on residents and public service teams.
– a city official stated on social media about the morning crash.
Collision with a truck
The crash occurred around 10 a.m. on Sunday along State Road No. 74 in Wincentów, within the Rusiec Municipality. A passenger car carrying municipal officials collided with a camion, prompting an emergency response. Firefighters arrived at the scene and had to use hydraulic tools to reach victims trapped inside the vehicle, underscoring the severity of the impact.
Emergency medical personnel confirmed that a 63-year-old woman seated in the front passenger seat had died at the scene. The 53-year-old driver was rushed by air to a hospital in Łódź in critical condition, highlighting the seriousness of the injuries sustained in the crash.
Authorities indicated that preliminary findings suggest the 53-year-old man driving a BMW, entering National Road 74 from a secondary road, may not have yielded to oncoming traffic, contributing to the collision with a Volvo truck. The Volvo driver, a 26-year-old man, was not intoxicated at the time of the incident, according to police statements.
Local officials noted that municipal representatives from Sieradz were preparing to travel to Warsaw for a regional convention related to the national party framework, focusing attention on how the community would respond to the loss and continue public duties in the aftermath.
Further updates were anticipated from authorities as investigators reviewed traffic footage and interviewed witnesses to establish a clear sequence of events surrounding the crash.
Residents and public servants alike reflected on the sudden disruption to local governance and the emotional impact on families connected to the officials. Community leaders emphasized unity and resilience as the city navigates the immediate period of mourning and ongoing public service commitments.
Enduring the shock of the weekend incident, officials and residents alike called for patience as authorities work to provide clarity on the causes and to ensure appropriate support for those affected by the tragedy. The events prompted a period of reflection on road safety and the responsibilities of motorists on busy regional routes.
Notes: The information above is reported with attribution to local authorities and news outlets that covered the incident. Further official statements were planned as investigations progressed and more details emerged about the exact sequence of events and the condition of survivors.
[citation: wPolityce]