Brussels (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): A person fell into the Brussels canal near Saincteletteplein on Monday evening after a fight. Bystanders quickly rescued them, and police are investigating the incident to determine the exact circumstances.
On Monday at around 6:40 the Brussels Capital Ixelles police were informed about a person who had fallen into the canal near Saincteletteplein. When the police arrived they found that bystanders had already helped and pulled the person out of the water. Their quick action likely prevented more serious injuries. Emergency services took the person to a nearby hospital where they were treated for minor injuries. The police are currently investigating the situation that led to the fall to understand how it happened and to ensure the safety of the area.
How did a fight lead to a fall into the canal?
The Brussels Capital Ixelles police have said that the person who fell into the canal near Saincteletteplein might have ended up in the water because of a fight. A police spokesperson reported that while bystanders quickly helped and pulled the person out of the canal it is still unclear exactly what happened leading up to the fall. Authorities are actively investigating the incident to understand how the fight may have caused the person to fall into the canal. The ongoing investigation aims to clarify the circumstances surrounding the incident. The police are reviewing witness statements and any available evidence to understand what happened. The details of how the fight occurred and its connection to the fall are still being figured out. The investigation is going on.
