A serious traffic accident on the Steenweg op Baarle-Hertog has once again highlighted road safety concerns in this part of Belgium. Emergency services were alerted shortly before 1:30 PM on 2025-05-17 11:23:00 after a vehicle collided with a tree, causing significant damage.
- Hulpdiensten alarmeerden rond half twee
- Brandweer bevrijdde bestuurder uit voertuig
- Man overgebracht naar ziekenhuis na ongeval
- Boom brak volledig door zware klap
- Steenweg op Baarle-Hertog tijdelijk afgesloten
- Weginrichting met bomen veroorzaakt vaak ongevallen
The driver was trapped and had to be freed by firefighters before being rushed to hospital by ambulance and an MUG emergency team. The crash led to the closure of the road in both directions for some time, disrupting local traffic.
Given the frequency of severe accidents along the Turnhout-Baarle-Hertog connecting road, many are asking: what makes this stretch so dangerous? And how can local authorities improve safety to prevent future incidents?
Why do accidents keep happening here? The road’s design and environment raise key safety questions. Consider these points:
- Thick trees stand dangerously close to the roadway, increasing collision severity.
- The road layout offers little margin for error or evasive action.
- Local authorities have faced criticism but changes remain limited.
- Regular heavy accidents cause significant traffic disruptions.
As the community recovers from this latest crash, it is clear that proactive measures are needed. Will authorities finally act to redesign this hazardous route, or will more accidents be the catalyst for change? Belgian drivers deserve safer roads, and now is the time to demand it.
