Alblasserdam: Driver injured in collision with Qbuzz bus

A man was injured in a collision between a car and a Qbuzz bus in Alblasserdam on Wednesday evening, September 9, 2026. The accident occurred at the intersection of Edisonweg and Kelvinring when the driver of the car reportedly overlooked the bus while entering Edisonweg.

Following the impact, the car struck a pole before coming to a halt. The driver was transported to the hospital by ambulance, suspected to be suffering from a concussion. The bus driver and a single passenger remained uninjured. Both vehicles sustained significant damage.

Police conducted breathalyzer tests on the drivers, which returned negative for alcohol. The incident occurred during a period of bus driver strikes in the Netherlands, with approximately 25 percent of drivers participating in the region. Local authorities managed traffic diversions at the scene.