A tragic accident involving a fietsster has once again highlighted the dangers of one of West Flanders’ most notorious roundabouts. On 2025-06-24 16:30:00, a 42-year-old cyclist lost her life after being struck at the Spillebad rotonde in Roeselare. This incident has reignited concerns about the safety of this busy junction, which has seen multiple serious accidents despite previous safety measures.
- Fietsster (42) overleden na aanrijding Roeselare
- Beruchte rotonde blijft onveilig tot 2027
- Herinrichting rotonde mogelijk pas in 2027
- Dodelijk ongeval op rotonde Spillebad
- Onveiligste rotonde van West-Vlaanderen blijft risicovol
- Lokale schepen reageert op tragisch incident
Local authorities have acknowledged the ongoing risks, but plans for a full redesign of the roundabout may not be realised until 2027. How many more lives must be lost before effective action is taken? And what can be done in the meantime to protect vulnerable road users like cyclists?
The recent fatality underscores the urgent need for improved infrastructure and better traffic management at this hazardous location.
Why does this roundabout remain so dangerous despite earlier interventions? The delay in redevelopment raises critical questions about prioritising road safety in West Flanders. Key points to consider include:
- Previous safety measures have failed to prevent fatal accidents.
- The roundabout is consistently ranked among the most hazardous in the region.
- Local officials confirm redesign plans but set no immediate timeline before 2027.
- There is a pressing need for temporary safety enhancements to protect cyclists.
As authorities work toward a long-term solution, community pressure and local advocacy for faster safety improvements could save lives. Will the lessons from this tragedy finally spur quicker action to protect all road users?
