Ghent (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): A worker from Ivago is in critical condition after being hit by a vehicle in Drongen, Ghent, on September 6, 2024. The area is closed for investigation, and the driver tested negative for alcohol.
The accident happened around 12:45 PM on Gaverlandstraat in the Baarle neighborhood of Drongen, Ghent. The victim, who worked for the waste collection service Ivago, was hit by a car while he was on the job. Emergency services arrived quickly and gave the worker first aid to help stabilize him.
How did the Ivago worker get injured in Ghent?
A spokesperson for the Ghent police confirmed that the man suffered serious injuries from the accident. After receiving first aid at the scene, he was rushed to the hospital and is currently in intensive care. Authorities are investigating the accident to understand what happened, including looking into the driver’s behavior and the road conditions. It has been said that this incident has raised significant concern about the dangers waste collection workers face while working in busy traffic areas.
After the accident on Gaverlandstraat in the Baarle neighborhood of Drongen, Ghent, local authorities quickly set up traffic detours to handle the disruption. The street was closed right after the accident to make sure emergency services could work safely and do their job effectively. Because the street was closed, alternative routes were set up to redirect vehicles and keep traffic flowing smoothly. The public transport company De Lijn was quickly informed since one of their bus routes goes through Gaverlandstraat, allowing them to adjust their schedules and notify passengers of any delays. The street remained closed for a couple of hours while police investigated and emergency responders cleared the scene. After 3 p.m., the street was reopened, and all traffic, including buses, could pass through again, returning the area to normal. The East Flanders public prosecutor’s office mentioned that the driver who hit the man tested negative for alcohol, meaning they were not drunk.
