Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper): An accident occurred at 6:00 PM at the R40 city ring road and Forelstraat, involving a car and a motorcycle. Two motorcycle passengers were critically injured, and investigations are ongoing.
An accident occurred on 23rd October around 6:00 PM at the intersection of the R40 city ring road and Forelstraat. A car and a motorcycle crashed, causing significant damage to both vehicles.
What happened at the R40 and Forestraat intersection in Ghent?
Both the driver and passenger of the motorcycle were seriously injured in the collision and were taken to the hospital, where they are in life-threatening condition. Emergency services arrived quickly, but the road remained closed for some time due to the severity of the crash as investigations and clean-up took place.
Ambulances and police, a medical helicopter was called in and landed at a nearby busy intersection. This was necessary because there may not have been any MUG (Mobile Urgency Group) ambulances available at the time, according to police reports.
The accident caused major traffic disruptions on the city ring road, with some lanes blocked while rescue and medical teams worked. Authorities have since reopened one lane in both directions to help traffic flow while they manage the situation. Investigations into the cause of the accident are still ongoing.
