A serious accident occurred on the Chaussée de Valenciennes (N527) that connects Ath and Beloeil. This incident took place on Monday night when a driver, who was the only person involved, lost control of his Audi A4 around 5:30 a.m. The car deviated from its path and hit a tree on the right side. The driver then collided with another tree a few meters ahead and crashed into a third tree on the opposite side of the road before ending up in a meadow. The firefighters of the Picardy Wallonia rescue zone arrived at the scene promptly to extract the driver from the car. The rescue team worked meticulously to ensure that the victim did not sustain any further damage. The driver, a man in his thirties from Beloeil, was injured but conscious and was rushed to the emergency room of the EpiCURA hospital in Ath. The Rebaix aid station provided an extrication vehicle, beaconing, an ambulance, and a command vehicle to assist at the crash site.
The Chaussée de Valenciennes (N527) linking the entities of Ath and Beloeil was the scene of a serious accident this Monday at the end of the night. The swerve occurred around 5:30 a.m. when a driver, alone involved, lost control of his vehicle for an undetermined reason.
Coming from Ath and heading towards Ellignies-Sainte-Anne/Quevaucamps, the car, an Audi A4, deviated from its trajectory by biting the grassy shoulder in a bend. The motorist brutally hit a first tree on the right side then another a few tens of meters further.
Under the violence of the impact, the vehicle ended its crazy race by crashing into a third tree, located this time on the other side of the road, before being ejected into a meadow.
A long and meticulous extrication
The driver, a man in his thirties from the Beloeil region, is a real miracle, as evidenced by the condition of his car. Quickly dispatched to the scene, the firefighters of the Picardy Wallonia rescue zone took infinite precautions when extracting the victim from the carcass. A long and meticulous work of extrication so as not to risk aggravating his injuries by affecting, for example, the spine.
The driver, injured but well aware, was taken care of by an ambulance and an SMUR. Admitted to the emergency room of the EpiCURA hospital in Ath, with no apparent fracture following an initial health check, he had to undergo a battery of examinations.
The Rebaix aid station sent an extrication vehicle, beaconing, an ambulance and a command vehicle to the crash site.
In conclusion, the accident that occurred on the Chaussée de Valenciennes was a scary reminder of the dangers of reckless driving. Thankfully, the driver survived the crash and was able to receive medical attention. The firefighters and emergency responders who worked tirelessly to extract him from the car are true heroes who deserve our admiration and respect. Let us all remember to drive safely and responsibly on the roads, and to always prioritize the safety of ourselves and others.
