According to the first findings, the poor visibility due to shot corn -road possibly played a role. The van tilted and landed on his side in the canal. The Brandweer van de Post Zuid-IJzer had to free the driver. The man was conscious, but seriously injured.
The passenger car driver was less seriously injured. Both victims were transferred to the Jan Yperman Hospital in Ypres. The national intersection remained closed for a while. After the hoisting works, the emergency services released the road again.