Pedestrian seriously injured in early morning accident on Dudzeelsesteenweg in Bruges

Sarhan Basem
Credit: Celina Cazzetta

Bruges (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): A 37-year-old pedestrian suffered serious injuries after being struck by a car on Dudzeelsesteenweg around 4:30 AM. The police are investigating the cause of the accident and the victim’s condition.

A car hit a person on Dudzeelsesteenweg on 24July around 4:30 AM causing the pedestrian who was 37 years old to get seriously hurt. The details of how it happened are still being looked into but right after the accident it was clear that the situation was very serious. The ambulance came quickly and they took the hurt person to the hospital in a very bad state. The injuries were so serious that the victim needed urgent and intense medical attention to help them. The police are investigating to find out what caused the accident and any other reasons behind it.

What factors contributed to the serious pedestrian accident on Dudzeelsesteenweg?

The police sent a traffic expert to check out the accident spot on Dudzeelsesteenweg. Early information hints that the person hit might have been lying on the road before the car hit them. This detail is crucial for figuring out what really happened. The driver wasn’t going too fast when the accident happened. This is important because it suggests that things besides speed might have caused the crash. The traffic expert will try to figure out what exactly happened before the accident like what the driver did, how the road was and where the person hit was standing. The investigation will show why the accident occurred and what legal steps are needed.

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Sarhan Basem is Brussels Morning's Senior Correspondent to the European Parliament. With a Bachelor's degree in English Literature, Sarhan brings a unique blend of linguistic finesse and analytical prowess to his reporting. Specializing in foreign affairs, human rights, civil liberties, and security issues, he delves deep into the intricacies of global politics to provide insightful commentary and in-depth coverage. Beyond the world of journalism, Sarhan is an avid traveler, exploring new cultures and cuisines, and enjoys unwinding with a good book or indulging in outdoor adventures whenever possible.
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