On Thursday evening around 8 p.m., there was a violent accident on rue de Suarlée in Floriffoux. The accident involved a man driving a BMW and a woman in a Citröen C1, who collided head-on. The woman was seriously injured and rescued from her vehicle before being transported to CHR Namur. Meanwhile, the BMW driver sustained minor injuries and was taken to Sainte-Elisabeth Hospital in Salzinnes. To carry out the rescue operations, the firefighters from the Val de Sambre area, the SMUR from Namur, and the police from the Entre-Sambre and Meuse area were dispatched to the scene.
This Thursday around 8 p.m., a violent accident took place rue de Suarlée, in Floriffoux.
Two vehicles are involved in the accident. A man, driving a BMW, and a lady, aboard a Citröen C1, collided head-on.
The lady, seriously injured, was extricated from her vehicle before being transported to CHR Namur.
For his part, the driver of the BMW, slightly injured, was transferred to Sainte-Elisabeth, in Salzinnes.
To carry out the rescue operations, the firefighters from the Val de Sambre area, the SMUR from Namur and the police from the Entre-Sambre and Meuse area were dispatched to the scene.
In conclusion, the head-on collision on rue de Suarlée in Floriffoux was a harrowing incident that left two individuals injured. Our thoughts are with both the man and woman involved in the accident and their families during this difficult time. We commend the efforts of the rescue teams who acted quickly to extricate the seriously injured woman and transport both individuals to nearby hospitals for medical attention. It’s a sobering reminder of the importance of safe driving and the potential consequences when caution isn’t exercised on the road. Stay safe out there.