An accident occurred on the E19 (A7) Valenciennes-Mons motorway near Houdeng-Goegnies in the direction of Brussels at km 42 this morning around 8:40 a.m. Two trucks collided, resulting in material damage but no reported injuries. One of the trucks involved in the accident is unable to operate. As a result, there has been significant traffic congestion since the incident occurred, stretching up to seven kilometers long. Binche firefighters are still clearing up the scene as one of the truck tanks is leaking diesel on the road. Fortunately, traffic is now flowing more smoothly as it has been restored to two lanes, though there were some interruptions earlier. Additionally, there is video content available for those interested.
An accident occurred this morning around 8:40 a.m. on the E19 (A7) Valenciennes-Mons motorway near Houdeng-Goegnies in the direction of Brussels at km 42. Two trucks following each other collided. No injuries were reported, just material damage. One of the two trucks can no longer drive.
The accident has caused major traffic jams since this morning, up to seven kilometers in a row. The Binche firefighters are still on site hard at work because one of the truck tanks is leaking diesel on the road.
At one point, traffic had been totally interrupted, now it has been restored to two lanes and is starting to flow more smoothly again.
In conclusion, the accident on the E19 Valenciennes-Mons motorway near Houdeng-Goegnies in the direction of Brussels at km 42 resulted in material damage and major traffic jams. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported. The Binche firefighters are still at work preventing diesel leakage from one of the truck tanks. Traffic has been restored to two lanes and is gradually moving more smoothly. We hope that commuters will be patient and cautious as they make their way through the area.