Sint-Amands (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – A driver from Puurs-Sint-Amands, aged 38, ended up with serious injuries. The driver lost control of his wheel during operation before his vehicle plunged into the ditch. Emergency responders freed the victim when he could not escape from his damaged vehicle.
A 38-year-old driver from Puurs-Sint-Amands survived a critical condition when his car’s control failure ended in a ditch incident. The accident happened at Keten in Sint-Amands on Wednesday evening at 23:30. Multiple sources stated that steering wheel control failed, leading to the vehicle’s shift from its path before it ended up in a ditch. The vehicle stopped inside the ditch area after road departure, resulting in an immobilised driver.
Medical teams subsequently transferred the driver to receive hospital care in a critical state. Authorities revealed that the accident occurred without the involvement of any other vehicles.
What is the history of road safety in Belgium and Sint-Amands?
The Belgian road safety situation continues to be critical because single-vehicle collisions account for many fatal injuries. The 2022 Belgian road safety statistics demonstrate that roadway departures make up more than 30% of all accidents, which stem from driver speed violations, adverse weather conditions, and control uncertainties.
Roads in the Antwerp province municipality of Sint-Amands experience occasional hazardous driving conditions, mostly during the night. The Belgian Institute for Road Safety reports that poorly lit or narrow roads increase the chances of accidents within designated areas.
