A tragic road accident claimed the life of a person this morning, announces Het Nieuwsblad. The ultra-violent crash involved a bpost van and a Suez garbage truck.
The shock took place on the Chaussée de Chaussée in Bekkevoort, near the Action store.
The postman was resuscitated on the spot then taken to Diest hospital, where he finally died.
A traffic expert attended the scene. An investigation into the exact circumstances is ongoing.