On Tuesday, March 10, 2026, a fatal accident occurred at the Wilanowska metro station. The incident caused the closure of six stations on the first metro line and the introduction of replacement bus services during rush hour.

Fatal accident at Wilanowska station

The tragic incident occurred in the evening hours, forcing an immediate halt to train traffic.

Six metro stations closed

Trains are not running between Stokłosy and Politechnika stations; disruptions affect stations including Ursynów, Służew, and Pole Mokotowskie.

Replacement transport launched

The Public Transport Authority introduced bus line 'Z' running along the route of the closed metro section.

Services at the scene

Police under the supervision of a prosecutor are clarifying the circumstances of the tragedy; disruptions may last until late night hours.

A fatal accident at the Wilanowska station led to the paralysis of Warsaw's first metro line on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. The incident occurred in the evening hours, forcing an immediate halt to train traffic on a key section connecting the city's southern districts with the center. Emergency services and police took action at the scene of the tragedy, and passengers had to contend with major disruptions on their way home. Representatives of the underground railway confirmed that the incident was fatal, which always involves lengthy prosecutorial procedures. Line M1 was split into two separate sections, with trains beginning to operate in loops bypassing the accident site. The situation at Wilanowska station affected the plans of thousands of Varsovians using public transport during the evening peak. A total of six stations were taken out of service: Ursynów, Służew, Wilanowska, Wierzbno, Racławicka, and Pole Mokotowskie. Metro trains are currently running on two loops, serving the sections from Kabaty to Stokłosy and from Politechnika to Młociny. Passengers on the closed section were asked to leave the platforms and use alternative transport. The Public Transport Authority decided to launch replacement bus services to handle the flow of travelers. Replacement transport marked with the letter 'Z' runs along the route of the closed section of the M1 line. Metro information services are continuously broadcasting announcements at stations, directing people to the nearest bus stops. Spokesperson for Warsaw Metro Anna Bartoń provided the media with information on the scale of the disruptions and the expected duration of the closure. According to her, due to the nature of the incident and the need for detailed inspections by investigators, the interruption to normal railway operations will last for an extended period. Technicians and a prosecutor are working on-site to secure evidence and clarify the exact circumstances of this tragic event. „Utrudnienia potrwają dłuższy czas.” (The disruptions will last for an extended period.) — Anna Bartoń via RDC Municipal services are appealing to residents for patience and to check for current updates on social media and the carrier's websites. 6 (stations) — number of stops taken out of normal service Sequence of events on March 10, 2026: March 10, evening — Accident at the station; March 10, 19:42 — First announcements; March 10, 20:13 — Traffic organization

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