A serious traffic accident on the Antwerp ring caused major disruption on the evening of 2025-08-26 05:08:00. Near Borgerhout, a passenger car collided with a truck and was subsequently hit again by another truck, leaving the car on its side. Emergency services rushed the occupants to hospital, with one person seriously injured but stable.
- Aanrijding veroorzaakt zwaar letsel, personenwagen opzij gekanteld
- Vier rijstroken Antwerpse ring tijdelijk versperd
- Vlaams Verkeerscentrum raadt omgeving te vermijden
- Tweede ongeval in file op E17 Zwijndrecht
- Verkeer op E17 beperkt tot twee rijstroken
- Geen gewonden gemeld bij tweede botsing
This crash blocked four out of five lanes, creating significant traffic jams. By 7 p.m., one lane reopened, and the road was fully cleared by 7:30 p.m. Meanwhile, the Flemish Traffic Centre warned drivers to avoid the area as queues grew on all access roads. Shortly after, a secondary collision occurred on the E17 near Zwijndrecht, where a vehicle rear-ended a light truck in the traffic jam, adding to the delays.
What caused these chain reactions, and how can commuters prepare for such incidents? The following fast answer provides clarity on the situation and its impact on Antwerp’s traffic.
Why do accidents like this often lead to secondary collisions? Could more proactive traffic management reduce such risks? Understanding the sequence helps highlight key issues:
- Initial collision involved a passenger car and two trucks, causing severe vehicle damage.
- Four lanes blocked, severely limiting traffic flow on a critical Belgian motorway.
- Secondary crash in a traffic jam compounded delays but caused no serious injuries.
- Timely clearance restored full traffic within 90 minutes, but congestion lingered on access roads.
As Antwerp commuters face these ongoing challenges, staying informed and choosing alternative routes can mitigate delays. Will improved real-time traffic updates and driver awareness prevent future pile-ups? Monitoring developments closely will be essential for smoother journeys ahead.
