Hasselt (Brussels Morning Newspaper): A truck fire at the Kuringersteenweg and Herkenrodesingel intersection in Hasselt caused major traffic delays on 16 December. Emergency services quickly stopped the fire, but debris blocked the road, leading to long traffic jams. Officials set up a bypass and asked drivers to avoid the area while cleanup was underway.
On 16 December Monday morning, a truck caught fire at the Kuringersteenweg and Herkenrodesingel intersection in Hasselt, causing major traffic delays. The police said the intersection was completely blocked. Emergency services quickly arrived and stopped the fire, ensuring everyone’s safety. However, the fire left behind waste that needed to be cleared, leading to ongoing disruptions in the area.
What were the traffic impacts of the truck fire at Hasselt’s Herkenrodesingel?
The blockage caused long traffic jams on Herkenrodesingel, one of the busiest roads in Hasselt, reaching to Corda Campus. Commuters and residents faced major delays during the morning rush hour, with cars stuck for a long time. It has been said that this incident highlighted how such situations can disrupt important routes, especially those that connect key business areas like the Corda Campus.
To manage the traffic issues, officials set up a bypass to guide cars away from the blocked intersection. Drivers were asked to take different routes and avoid the area to help reduce congestion. Even with the bypass, many people still had a tough morning commute, and officials asked everyone to be patient while cleanup and road repairs were happening.
