Netherlands: Two truck drivers killed in N48 road accident

A fatal multi-vehicle accident occurred on the N48 road near Zuidwolde, Netherlands. The incident, involving three trucks and three passenger cars, resulted in the deaths of two truck drivers. Emergency services, including a rescue helicopter, responded to the scene. The accident caused significant damage to the asphalt and safety barriers, leading Rijkswaterstaat to close the N48 in both directions between the Hoogeveen junction and Zuidwolde. Traffic was diverted to the N34 and N36 while cleanup and repair efforts were underway.