A traffic accident occurred on the N97 near Biron to Ciney on Tuesday morning at around 9:30 a.m. A VW T-Cross car with a male driver of British origin and a female passenger of Dutch-speaking origin born in 1979 deviated from its trajectory and crossed the road into oncoming traffic from Dinant. The driver of a Peugeot 2008 from Hamois, a 37-year-old mother of two, tried to avoid the collision by swerving into a car park, but unfortunately could not avoid the collision. Both drivers died instantly, while the passenger in the VW T-Cross was taken to Mont-Godinne clinic in serious condition. Three ambulances and a medical helicopter were called to the scene, and the roadway is currently closed in both directions. The Mayor of Ciney visited the scene and has suggested that the faintness of the VW driver may be the cause of the accident. The public prosecutor’s office has been informed and an expert will be sent to investigate the scene. Diversions have been set up by the police in the Condroz-Famenne area.
This Tuesday morning, around 9:30 a.m., a serious traffic accident took place on the N97, near Biron to Ciney. For a still undetermined reason, a VW T-Cross car, which came from Dinant, with a man of British origin aged just under 60 on board and, in the passenger seat, a lady of Dutch-speaking origin born in 1979, deviated from its trajectory and crossed the road to find itself in the other direction.
Coming from Hamois, the driver of a Peugeot 2008, a 37-year-old mother of two from Hamois, tried to avoid the collision. She swerved to the car park at the height of the bridge but unfortunately she could not avoid the collision.
The human toll is very heavy: the two drivers died instantly. The passenger in the VW T-Cross was taken in serious condition to the Mont-Godinne clinic.
Three ambulances from Ciney, Dinant and Marche were sent to the scene. A medical helicopter from Bra-sur-Lienne was also called in.
Following this accident, the roadway is currently closed in both directions. The police in the Condroz-Famenne area have set up diversions.
The Mayor of Ciney also visited the scene of the tragic accident. A faintness of the driver of the VW could be at the origin of this fatal loss of control.
The Namur public prosecutor’s office has been notified and an expert must go on site.
This tragic traffic accident serves as a harsh reminder of the importance of safe driving. Our hearts go out to the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives in this devastating incident. We also extend our thoughts and wishes for a speedy recovery to the passenger who was injured. We remind all drivers to remain vigilant and cautious on the roads, and to prioritize safety at all times.