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High-Speed Chase in Hasselt Ends in Three-Car Collision
Hasselt (Eurotoday) – A traffic incident on Sint-Truidersteenweg occurred after vehicles pursued each other around Hasselt until they collided near a fashion store.
A high-speed chase in Hasselt led to a three-car crash on Sint-Truidersteenweg, just beside a fashion store. The incident happened on Saturday morning when two vehicles sped through the city centre, eventually reaching Grote Ring. One of the three cars involved was part of the chase, while the third vehicle was an unrelated party. Medical tests confirmed that the driver of the third car only suffered minor injuries and was soon discharged from the hospital. However, authorities have yet to release details on the condition of the drivers in the pursuing vehicles.
On Saturday morning, two cars engaged in a chase from the centre of Hasselt towards the Grote Ring.
**”There was a chase between two vehicles this morning,”**
says Febe Coenen of the LRH police.
**”They collided, and a third vehicle—unrelated to the chase—was also involved. The person in that vehicle was taken to the hospital with minor injuries.”**
The injured individual was later released from medical care. The condition of the drivers involved in the chase remains unknown.
**”All other information is part of the ongoing investigation,”**
Coenen stated.
**”Our teams are on site, conducting a neighbourhood investigation and working with the Limburg public prosecutor’s office on further inquiries.”**
Following the accident, authorities temporarily closed the road near the intersection, requiring drivers to take a detour.
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How common are high-speed chase accidents in Hasselt?
The Hasselt and Limburg regions have experienced occasional high-speed chases, some resulting in accidents. Local traffic safety reports indicate that such incidents often arise from reckless driving or attempts to evade law enforcement. In response, authorities have increased patrols and reinforced stricter traffic regulations to curb dangerous driving behaviours.
Sint-Truidersteenweg is a high-traffic road, increasing the likelihood of collisions in this urban zone. While vehicle pileups cause injuries, they remain a relatively infrequent cause of fatal accidents. Various organisations continue to promote road safety initiatives, conduct awareness campaigns, and enhance law enforcement efforts to minimise traffic-related incidents.
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