Kortrijk (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): A serious traffic accident occurred on 17th morning on the E17 towards Kortrijk involving a car and a truck. The highway was closed for several hours causing major delays. Emergency services responded and the situation is under investigation. Drivers are advised to avoid the area.
On 17th August around 6:30 AM there was a serious traffic accident on a highway involving a car and a truck. Reports say the car hit the truck which blocked the entire highway. The Flemish Traffic Centre has called it a serious incident showing that it could be very serious. Because of the crash traffic has stopped causing big delays for people trying to get to work. Authorities are working to handle the situation but the damage and traffic problems are still significant. It’s not clear if anyone got hurt or how many people were involved in the accident. Emergency services are probably at the scene helping out and looking into what happened. The Flemish Traffic Centre has asked drivers to stay away from the area and find other routes if they can.
What happened in the E17 accident near Kortrik?
After the accident this morning on the E17 towards Kortrijk the highway was completely closed from exit 8 De Pinte for several hours. This closure was needed so emergency services could help and a full investigation could take place. A traffic expert was brought in to look at the scene and figure out what caused the accident which made the closure last longer. Because of the closure there were big traffic delays with cars being redirected and long waits for drivers in the area. After several hours the towing work to remove the damaged vehicles was finished. Once the vehicles were gone the road was checked one last time to make sure it was safe for traffic. The highway has now reopened and traffic is back to normal. It has been said that this incident reminds everyone about the dangers on the road and the need to stay alert while driving.
