Minor Injuries in E34 Ditch Crash; Seven Accidents Reported Near Sint-Niklaas on E17

Sint-Niklaas (Eurotoday): A car with four occupants, including a baby, skidded into a ditch on the E34 highway, resulting in minor injuries. Meanwhile, seven accidents occurred on the E17 due to slippery conditions.

A car with four people, including a baby, skidded off the E34 highway and ended up in a ditch. Everyone escaped with minor injuries and was taken to the hospital as a precaution. No serious harm was reported. This incident serves as a reminder of the dangers posed by unexpected road conditions, even for careful drivers.

What caused the recent series of accidents on the E17 highway between Waasmunster and Sint-Niklaas?

On the E17 highway between Waasmunster and Sint-Niklaas, at least seven accidents occurred in a short time due to a sudden slippery patch on the road. Most of these accidents were minor, with vehicles hitting barriers or skidding off the road. At the Sint-Niklaas interchange, two cars lost control and slid into a ditch, increasing the number of incidents in the area.

Further along the E17, slippery conditions impacted vehicles traveling in both directions. Many drivers were surprised by the unexpected hazard, resulting in collisions, but no injuries were reported. While the damage was mainly to cars and infrastructure, this situation emphasizes the importance of being cautious when driving in uncertain weather or road conditions. Emergency services responded to the scene to ensure the safety of all road users and manage traffic disruptions.


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4 responses to “Minor Injuries in E34 Ditch Crash; Seven Accidents Reported Near Sint-Niklaas on E17”

  1. Ah, Sint-Niklaas, where the roads are as slippery as a politician’s promises and driving a car with a baby is apparently just a leisurely stroll into a ditch—who needs theme parks when you have the E34 and E17 for all your accidental thrill-seeking needs!

  2. queen ginger Avatar
    queen ginger

    Ah, the E34 and E17 – proving once again that our roads are just like a fine Belgian beer: slippery when shaken and best enjoyed with a side of caution, especially when you’re swerving around ditches and dodging the occasional baby on board!

  3. Metal Star Avatar

    Ah, the E34 and E17—clearly the only highways in Belgium where ‘slippery when wet’ signs should come with a complimentary life jacket; it’s almost as if the roads are auditioning for a role in a slapstick comedy rather than serving their primary function of transporting us from point A to B, eh?

  4. Swedish Pixie Avatar
    Swedish Pixie

    Ah, the E34 and E17, our very own highways of adventure—where the only thing slipping faster than the cars are the hopes of ever getting to your destination on time; perhaps the real lesson here is that even the bravest Belgian driver can’t outrun a ‘surprise’ patch of road greased with the finest drizzle!

  5. Flashpoint Avatar

    Ah, nothing like a good skid into a ditch on the E34 to remind us that driving in Belgium is just like a game of roulette—except you’re not winning any chips, just minor injuries and a newfound appreciation for our roads’ slippery patches, eh?

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