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Traffic accidents reported in Steenwerck and Berchem
Multiple road accidents occurred in the Flanders region on Tuesday, September 29. In Steenwerck, France, a collision between a scooter and a motorcycle took place at an intersection due to a failure to yield right-of-way. The scooter driver sustained minor injuries and was transported to a hospital for medical treatment.
In Berchem, Belgium, a police van responding to an emergency collided with a car at the intersection of Grote Steenweg and Binnensingel. The police vehicle had stopped to allow a tram to pass and collided with a car that was positioned behind the tram while attempting to turn. Three people—a police officer, a father, and a child—sustained minor injuries and were taken to the hospital for evaluation. Local authorities are investigating the circumstances of the collision.