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A16 highway accident near Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht leaves one dead
A multi-car collision on the A16 highway near Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht resulted in one fatality and two serious injuries on Monday afternoon. The accident, described as a rear-end collision, occurred shortly before 2:00 PM in the direction of Rotterdam.
Emergency services, including a trauma helicopter, responded to the scene. Firefighters were required to extricate individuals trapped within one of the vehicles. The accident caused significant traffic disruption, leading to the temporary closure of the highway towards Rotterdam and the Drecht Tunnel. While some lanes were reopened by mid-afternoon, authorities advised motorists to use alternative routes to avoid congestion.
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A16 · Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht · Rijkswaterstaat · Veiligheidsregio Zuid-Holland Zuid
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] One person died and two people were seriously injured in a multi-car collision on the A16 near Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht. www.rtvpapendrecht.nl
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The A16 highway towards Rotterdam was closed following the accident. www.rtvpapendrecht.nl