A tragic car accident near the Watersportbaan has shocked the local community. The crash occurred around 20.30 hours close to the Zuiderlaan exit, where a vehicle collided at high speed with a tree. Eyewitnesses reported that the driver, a 73-year-old man, appeared to have lost consciousness before the impact, causing him to lose control of the car.
- Wagen botst met hoge snelheid tegen boom
- Bestuurder werd vermoedelijk onwel achter stuur
- Vrouw probeerde stuur over te nemen
- Twee inzittenden overleden ter plaatse
- MUG-helikopter bracht slachtoffers naar ziekenhuis
- Onderzoek en autopsie verduidelijken oorzaak overlijden
His 70-year-old wife, seated beside him, reportedly tried to steer the vehicle but was unable to prevent the collision. Emergency services responded swiftly, with a MUG helicopter landing on the R4 to transport the victims to hospital. Unfortunately, the road was blocked for some time, causing local disruption on 2025-08-08 13:49:00.
Despite immediate medical attention, both occupants tragically died at the scene. What exactly caused the driver’s sudden illness, and could this accident have been prevented? These questions remain as investigations continue.
What led to the driver’s sudden health issue remains unclear, prompting a deeper look into the incident. Could better medical checks or road safety measures help avoid such tragedies? Authorities have taken key steps to understand the case:
- A traffic expert has been assigned to analyze the crash details.
- An autopsy will provide clarity on the cause of death.
- No other vehicles were involved, focusing the inquiry on health and road factors.
As investigations proceed, local authorities urge drivers to stay vigilant and prioritize health checks. How can communities better support elderly drivers? Staying informed and cautious can save lives on Belgian roads in the future.
