Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – A truck crashed into the dividing wall of the Bevrijdings tunnel on the A12 towards Antwerp on January 30, 2025, resulting in a major traffic jam, which continued from the previous day.
This morning at the Bevrijdingstunnel on the A12 towards Antwerp, a truck crashed into the separating wall on the motorway, much as just yesterday. Drivers are being advised to steer clear of the A12 and take the E19 instead to avoid the area. The accident is expected to cause significant delays, with vehicle towing operations likely leading to a complete blockage of the Bevrijdingstunnel starting at 8:30 am.
With ongoing traffic disruptions, this is an issue that happens regularly and brings safety concerns into question. The closure following yesterday’s accident was lengthy, indicating that when on a busy route, it is important to pay attention to safety and take appropriate vigilance.
Peter Bruyninckx from the Flemish Traffic Centre stated,
“It’s difficult to look into the minds of truck drivers, but just like yesterday, it seems that the driver made a choice between left and right too late.”
What are the traffic trends on the A12 in Antwerp?
The A12 highway’s vital Bevrijdingstunnel functions as a critical link between Antwerp and Brussels. Statistics from Belgium show that truck accidents make up a substantial amount of disruptions on the road. Ten people lost their lives, and eighty people suffered injuries when the E17 motorway experienced a major accident caused by fog near Nazareth in February 1996.
Throughout the years, authorities have introduced multiple safety protocols to minimise these incidents, yet ongoing issues remain unresolved. The Flemish Traffic Centre performs ongoing analysis of traffic conditions and safety standards at key locations such as the Bevrijdingstunnel to protect drivers and reduce future disturbances.
