The accidents happened around 4 pm. A first accident took place in the direction of Kortrijk. According to the motorways police, this is a slight collision between a few vehicles. There is only material damage. That accident is now gone.
A little further on but then in the direction of Ghent is one second and much heavier accident happened. A truck and a light delivery van crashed together. In total, a dozen vehicles are involved. There would be five injuries, including one person in critical condition. It is about the driver of a white van.
According to the first information, one of the drivers is trapped. A mosquito team is the first worries on site. It is difficult for the accident to go through the accident.