A major accident on the E19 near Loenhout has caused significant disruption this morning. Around 7 a.m. on 2025-05-20 17:04:00, four trucks and a car collided, completely blocking the highway and leading to long delays for commuters heading towards Antwerp.
- Vier vrachtwagens en personenwagen betrokken ongeval
- Snelweg E19 volledig versperd bij Loenhout
- Vrouw bevrijd, gewond maar niet levensgevaarlijk
- Wortelen verspreid door verloren vrachtwagenlading
- Verkeer richting Antwerpen omgeleid via lokale routes
- Politie waarschuwt tegen vertragen en ramptoerisme
The crash involved one truck lying across the lanes and others veering off into the roadside. Emergency services rushed to the scene, freeing a woman trapped in one of the vehicles. Fortunately, she is in stable condition after being taken to hospital, while the other drivers escaped unharmed. The incident has left the road littered with carrots spilled from a truck’s load, complicating cleanup efforts.
With the E19 fully closed, traffic is forced off at Loenhout and redirected via local detours through Brecht, causing heavy congestion. How long will it take to clear the mess? And what alternative routes are recommended to avoid the gridlock? Here’s what you need to know.
What does this mean for daily commuters and freight transport on one of Belgium’s busiest highways? The blockage highlights the vulnerability of major routes to accidents and the ripple effects on traffic flow and logistics. Key points to consider include:
- Emergency services are working to clear at least one lane by midday to ease congestion.
- Traffic jams extend over 6.5 km, starting from Meer towards Antwerp.
- Dynamic signs in the Netherlands advise drivers to take the A12 via Bergen op Zoom as an alternative.
- Authorities urge motorists not to slow down unnecessarily to avoid “rubbernecking” delays or secondary incidents.
As cleanup continues, staying informed and planning ahead remain crucial. Will this incident prompt improved safety measures or alternative routing plans on the E19? For now, following official detours and traffic advice is the best way to navigate through the disruption safely.
