Ghent (Brussels Morning): Two young people died after their car crashed into the Scheldt River in Ghent. Police are investigating the cause of the single-vehicle accident
What caused the fatal Car crash in Ghent?
A car went off the road near Warmoezeniersweg and ended up in the Scheldt River. A man and a woman were in the car and were found in the water. Despite the quick response from emergency services both people didn’t make it. Their identities haven’t been shared yet out of respect for their families. The local community is very upset about this loss and a memorial has been set up at the accident spot to remember them.
The police are looking into what happened in the accident. According to police no other car was involved so they think the car might have lost control by itself. They’re checking if things like a car problem, road conditions or the driver’s health could have played a role. They’re asking for witnesses to come forward if they saw anything that could help understand what led to the crash. The police are telling drivers to be careful especially near water areas after the accident. They want to make Warmoezeniersweg safer to avoid similar incidents. The community is coming together to help the families of the victims by offering condolences and support. The police are investigating thoroughly to find out what happened and to prevent something like this from occurring again.
The police are looking into why the accident happened. They are checking if any substances were involved by testing the victims. This test will help understand more about what might have caused the tragedy. The community is sad about losing these young people and is waiting for more details about what happened in the accident.
