While covering a fatal crash in Kościerzyna, a TVP Info crew captured a second collision in which a 14-year-old on an electric scooter was struck by a turning car and thrown into the vehicle's windshield. Reporters on scene called emergency services and recorded the car's licence plate, aiding investigators. Police said the driver was sober but lacked a valid driving licence; the girl's injuries were described as minor, though reports differ on whether she was taken to hospital. The video circulated widely online, prompting questions about scooter safety and media ethics.
Live TV Crew Captures Teen on Scooter Struck by Car While Covering Nearby Crash
Image: TVP Info (Enhance by GR)
Content note: The footage described includes a vehicle striking a minor. Viewer discretion is advised.
A live television crew from TVP Info in Kościerzyna, northern Poland, was reporting at the scene of a separate fatal collision when their camera recorded a second crash just metres away. Broadcast footage released by TVP Info and its international outlet TVP World shows a 14-year-old girl on an electric scooter struck by a turning car, thrown against the vehicle's windshield and then onto the road.
What Happened
According to the televised footage and follow-up reports, the car was turning into a side street when it collided with the scooter. Local reporting cited by Radio Gdańsk says the driver failed to give way while making a right turn. TVP World noted the vehicle later left the scene with a visibly damaged windshield.
On-Scene Response
Reporter Miłosz Sieliwończyk and his crew rushed to help the injured girl, called emergency services and preserved visual evidence of the vehicle. The team instructed the camera operator to zoom in on and record the licence plate before police arrived, which reportedly provided investigators with an immediate lead. The reporter said emergency responders reached the scene in roughly three minutes, according to TVP World and Metro.
Injuries and Investigation
TVP World reported the girl's injuries were not life-threatening. Accounts differ on whether she was taken to hospital: TVP World and a police statement said she sustained minor scratches and remained with her mother without hospitalization, while Metro and TVP Gdańsk reported she was transported for medical checks. Police have said the driver was sober but did not hold a valid driving licence; local outlets confirm a formal investigation is ongoing.
Public Reaction and Ethical Questions
The clip circulated widely on social platforms, including a repost on Reddit's r/ThatsInsane. Broadcasters have cautioned that social reposts are not independent verification; the station's reporting remains the primary source. The incident raises broader questions about junction safety for micromobility users, enforcement of driving authorisations, and how media outlets should handle footage involving minors while reporting on breaking events.
All facts in this article are based on the broadcaster's reports and statements from local authorities as of publication; some details — notably the girl's subsequent medical status — remain inconsistently reported.
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