Motorcyclist falls near Polish defence minister's convoy in Poznań, no injuries reported
A motorcyclist fell after braking suddenly near the government convoy of Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz on Sunday evening. No one was injured and the convoy continued its journey.
The incident
A motorcyclist fell near the government convoy carrying Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz on Sunday, 28 June 2026, at around 19:50 local time. The incident occurred near the Starołęka Roundabout in Poznań as the convoy was returning from commemorations of the 70th anniversary of the Poznań June 1956 protests.
According to a statement from the Military Police (Żandarmeria Wojskowa), the motorcyclist heard the sirens of the lead vehicle and braked sharply, causing the front wheel to slip and the motorcycle to fall. No contact occurred between the motorcycle and any convoy vehicle.
The motorcyclist, hearing the sound signals of the vehicle leading the column, pressed the brake suddenly, which led to a front wheel skid causing the motorcycle to fall. There was no contact between the vehicles.
No injuries, minister checks on rider
Medical assistance was not required, although paramedics travelling with the convoy were ready to provide it. The Military Police confirmed that the situation posed no threat to the life or health of the motorcyclist or anyone in the column.
Minister Kosiniak-Kamysz personally inquired about the motorcyclist's condition. After receiving assurance that nothing was wrong, the convoy continued its journey.
Minister Kosiniak-Kamysz personally took an interest in the motorcyclist's state of health. After obtaining assurance that nothing had happened, the column continued its journey.
Anniversary context
The minister had been attending ceremonies marking the 70th anniversary of the Poznań June 1956 workers' uprising, the first general strike in the history of the Polish People's Republic. During the event, President Karol Nawrocki announced he had submitted a bill to establish a new national holiday on 28 June: the Day of the Anti-Communist Opposition Activist and Person Repressed for Political Reasons. The president expressed hope for cross-party support in parliament.
