The motorcyclist who was seriously injured last night after being hit from behind by a motorist on the A2 near Budel is a 55-year-old man from Echt. This was announced by the police this afternoon. The driver is a 43-year-old Belgian. The collision took place on the highway from Eindhoven to Weert. The motorcyclist was rushed to a hospital. The driver escaped unhurt. It was not disclosed whether any of the people involved were under the influence.
11.50 – Car slides off embankment
A car slid off a slope in Veldhoven this morning. This happened after a rear-end collision on the Heerbaan. Two people were injured. They were taken to a hospital in an ambulance. The wreck was taken away by a salvage company. Two children and their parents were in the car that was hit. They escaped unhurt and received a teddy bear from the emergency services. The accident drew a lot of attention.