The N397 near Eersel was closed in both directions on Monday. The cause was a serious accident that happened around ten past three on Monday afternoon. According to a fire brigade spokesperson, a van and a truck were involved.

The fire brigade is ready with four vehicles. Firefighters are working to free one of the occupants from a vehicle.

The N397 is also known as Provincial Road. An air ambulance has also been called in, as have a number of ambulances and the police.

A police spokesperson could not yet say anything about the situation: it is too unclear for that, she says.

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