The accident happened around 8:30 am near Weteringbrug. Emergency services responded en masse.
A passenger car crashed into the back of a taxi van that was on the hard shoulder due to a breakdown.
Major damage, two injured people taken to hospital
The impact caused considerable havoc and both vehicles were seriously damaged. Two people were injured and taken to hospital with unknown injuries.
Driver under the influence, license revoked
The driver was arrested for driving under the influence. Investigation revealed that he had drunk too much alcohol. His driver’s license was also confiscated due to his dangerous driving behavior.
Traffic jam due to lane closure
How the accident could have happened is still being investigated by the police. Due to the incident and the emergency services, one lane was closed, which led to a short traffic jam on the A4.
A recovery company will tow both vehicles away.
