A resident of Steyvenstraat in Bree was rescued from a precarious situation on April 17, 2025. The woman had reportedly been injured and trapped at the top of her staircase for three days before friends heard her cries for help.
- Bewoonster gered uit netelige situatie in Bree
- Vrienden horen hulpgeroep en bellen hulpdiensten
- Hulpdiensten openen deur en vinden vrouw gewond
- Brandweer evacueert vrouw via raam op eerste verdieping
- Vrouw naar ziekenhuis in Maaseik gebracht
- Politie Carma komt ter plaatse voor vaststelling
How Did a Bree Resident End Up Trapped for Three Days?
The incident unfolded around 19:30 when friends arrived to pick up the woman for a cultural outing. Unable to enter her home, they heard her calling for assistance. Concerned, they alerted emergency services, who forced entry and discovered the injured woman at the top of the stairs. She was evacuated by firefighters using a stretcher through a first-floor window and taken to Maaseik hospital with stable conditions.
- The woman’s injuries were serious but not life-threatening.
- This incident underscores the need for regular check-ins among friends and family.
- Elderly or vulnerable individuals should have safety measures in place.
This incident reminds US all of the critical importance of community support. Check on your neighbors regularly—especially those who may be isolated—and ensure that everyone has access to help when needed. Together, we can create safer communities across Belgium.
