A serious traffic accident took place on the E314 slip road in Houthalen, involving several trucks and passenger cars. The Facebook page of Mayor Alain Yzermans (Vooruit) reported that there were one or more possible injuries and experts were on site. Two trucks and a van were involved, and the East Limburg emergency area firefighters were called in to free trapped individuals. Two people sustained serious injuries. To allow for police and traffic experts to make their necessary findings and investigations, the Grote Baan in the direction of Helchteren was closed. The local Carma police provided necessary assistance, and the federal highway police set up a diversion. Traffic on both the E314 and Grote Baan was disrupted, which could result in longer wait times during the morning rush hour. Additional information, along with videos, can be found on the page.
“Several trucks and passenger 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, ”we can read on the Facebook page of mayor Alain Yzermans (Vooruit). Two trucks and a van were involved.
Firefighters from the East Limburg emergency area were called in to free the trapped people. Two people were seriously injured. The Grote Baan in the direction of Helchteren has been closed to allow the police and traffic experts to make the necessary findings and investigations.
The local Carma police (Genk, As, Oudsbergen, Zutendaal, Houthalen-Helchteren, Bree, Bocholt, Kinrooi) provide the necessary assistance at the scene. The federal highway police set up a diversion. 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 disruption and resulted in injuries for two individuals. Emergency services and traffic experts are on site to investigate the incident and assist those affected. We urge all drivers to exercise caution and patience during their morning commute, as long waiting times are expected. Our thoughts and well wishes go out to those affected by this unfortunate event.