Puurs-Sint-Amands (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – A De Lijn bus from Puurs-Sint-Amands flipped upside down before coming to a stop within the stream’s edge.
A De Lijn bus rolled over in Puurs-Sint-Amands by the Buggenhout East Flanders border due to dangerous roads from slippery conditions, which left the driver and trainee injured. The bus passengers were protected without injury, but two people required medical assistance because they experienced shock. The accident created momentary traffic disturbances along the N17 road.
Heavy winter conditions made roads slippery, which caused the bus to lose control as it travelled on the N17 near Sint-Amands roundabout before reaching Dendermonde. Both the driver and trainee driver, who suffered injuries during the crash, were hospitalised. The 10 bus passengers avoided any injuries, but two individuals were seriously affected and needed medical treatment. Emergency responders arrived to provide medical care for the injured people after this incident.
What Is the De Lijn bus services in Belgium?
The Flanders region of Belgium depends on De Lijn to deliver bus and tram services as its main provider of public transportation. The organisation started operations in 1991 to function as Belgium’s main public transportation network by linking major and minor urban locations.
De Lijn runs more than 1,000 bus lines across major Flemish cities, including Antwerp, Ghent and Bruges, alongside their tram services. Transportation by De Lijn delivers accessible bus services featuring real-time tracking, electric and hybrid buses, and facilities for reduced mobility passengers through low-floor entry.
Passengers can access services that include city routes combined with express bus transportation and night transportation options. Through its integrated service, De Lijn facilitates convenient travel combinations between its operations and Belgian Railways (NMBS) throughout the Belgian transportation network.
