Due to a traffic accident in the Dutch town of Oud Gastel, about 10 kilometers from the Belgian border, several people were killed and injured on Friday evening. This is reported by the Dutch police. Two cars collided in an industrial area. The police have arrested one of the drivers.
The accident happened at the Blauwhekken, near Roosendaal. There were five people in one car. Several occupants of this car have died, the other occupants have “were seriously injured”. The police deliberately do not mention details such as ages, because the next of kin must first be informed.
Three people were in the other vehicle, who were uninjured. The driver of this car has been arrested, the other two have been taken to the station to testify as a witness. The accident took place at a business park near traffic lights.
The report of the accident came in to police around 6:25 p.m. Several ambulances and trauma helicopters were called in.
It is still unknown how the vehicles could collide with each other. The road will remain closed for the time being for investigation. Traffic specialists will need hours for this. The police hear witnesses and arrange victim assistance for them.
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