According to Mayor Alain Yzermans’ (Vooruit) Facebook page, there has been a serious traffic accident on the E314 slip road in Houthalen involving several trucks and cars that has resulted in one or more possible injuries. Experts are currently at the scene. Two trucks and a van were involved, and firefighters from the East Limburg emergency area had to be called in to help the trapped individuals. Two people have been seriously injured. The access ramp from Grote Baanen towards Helchteren has been closed for the police and experts to do their investigation. The local police are providing assistance, and there is a diversion set up by the federal highway police. The accident has disrupted traffic on the E314, so long wait times are to be expected during the morning rush hour.
“Several trucks and cars were involved in a serious traffic accident on the E314 slip road in Houthalen with one or more possible injuries. Experts are on site,” said the Facebook page of mayor Alain Yzermans (Vooruit).
Two trucks and a van are involved.
Firefighters from the East Limburg emergency area were called to free the trapped people. Two people were seriously injured. The access ramp from Grote Baanen towards Helchteren has been closed so that the police and experts can make the necessary findings and investigations.
The local police provide the necessary assistance on site. A diversion has been put in place by the federal highway police. Traffic is also disrupted on the E314. Due to the accident, long wait times are to be expected during the morning rush hour.
In conclusion, the traffic accident on the E314 slip road in Houthalen has caused significant disruption and injury. Emergency services are on site, and investigations are underway. Our thoughts are with those involved, and we hope for a swift recovery for the injured. Drivers should remain vigilant and patient during the morning rush hour while traffic is disrupted.
