A tragic incident involving a police car and a child has shocked the Brussels community. Around 18:00 on 2025-06-03 05:02:00, a 12-year-old boy was struck during a police chase that started in Koekelberg and ended in Elisabethpark, Ganshoren. Despite swift emergency response and resuscitation efforts, the boy sadly passed away at UZ Brussel hospital.
- Politiewagen rijdt 12-jarige jongen aan
- Slachtoffer overleed na reanimatie en transport
- Onderzoek naar ongeval door Comité P gestart
- Getuigen melden hoge snelheid zonder sirenes
- Parlementslid eist dashcams bij politieoptredens
- Burgercollectief bekritiseert roekeloos politiegedrag
The mayor of Ganshoren, Jean-Paul Van Laethem, expressed deep sorrow for the family and the police officers involved, describing the event as a “true nightmare.” Authorities have yet to clarify the exact circumstances of the collision, and the investigation is now being handled by the Comité P with support from traffic experts.
As questions arise about the police’s actions and the use of sirens during the pursuit, concerns about police driving standards in Brussels are gaining attention. What steps will local authorities take to prevent such tragedies? The following section offers a concise overview of the incident’s impact on the community.
How could this have happened during a police intervention? The incident raises critical questions about safety and accountability in law enforcement pursuits. Key points to consider include:
- The unclear role of the child in the police chase and whether sirens were used
- Eyewitness reports of high-speed driving without visible emergency signals
- Growing public concern about reckless police driving in Brussels
- Political calls for mandatory dashcams to increase transparency during police actions
Moving forward, Brussels authorities must prioritize transparency and review police driving protocols to restore public confidence. Will the introduction of mandatory dashcams and stricter oversight prevent future tragedies? The community awaits answers and concrete reforms.
