Province of Utrecht – In this message we will keep you informed of the 112 news in the province of Utrecht. It is an overview of accidents, fires, crimes, traffic jams and disruptions in the region on Tuesday, May 21.
9.18 pm: Major accident at the Vleutenseweg intersection
Several motorists were involved in an accident at the intersection between Vleutenseweg and Thomas à Kempisweg in Utrecht. It is not yet known whether there were any injuries.
However, there was significant damage to the bodywork and parts were scattered across the road. The intersection was closed off for an investigation into the cause of the accident. According to a press photographer who was at the scene, the traffic lights were off at the time of the accident.
6:03 PM: Heavy showers causing heavy traffic
The evening rush hour today is the busiest of the year, reports the ANWB. Dutch roads are much busier than normal, due to heavy rainfall in parts of the country. On average around this time there is about 450 kilometers, now it is more than 1100 kilometers.
4.38 pm: Man with lawn mower in the water in De Hoef
A man ended up in the water with his lawn mower in De Hoef this afternoon. The accident happened around 3 p.m. in a yard on the west side of the village near Mijdrecht. The fire brigade had to take action to get the victim back on dry land. It is not known how the man is doing.
3.10 pm: Increase in dismantled drug labs, also in Utrecht
Last year, the police discovered a record number of 151 drug labs in the Netherlands. Eight drug production locations were closed down in the province of Utrecht last year, which is six more than in 2022. Eight places were also found in the province where drug waste was dumped.
The drug labs that the national police discovered were used to produce heroin or cocaine or synthetic drugs such as MDMA, amphetamine and methamphetamine. According to the police, a large part of the production is intended for export.
11 a.m.: Mobility scooter with driver in the ditch
A woman with her mobility scooter ended up in the ditch at the Planetenbaan in IJsselstein this morning around 5 a.m. The steep slope made it a challenge to get her out of the water, according to police. The woman was taken to hospital by ambulance, but her injuries were not life-threatening, a police spokesperson said. The fire brigade later removed the mobility scooter from the ditch with the help of divers.
8.10 am: Traffic jam due to collision near Veenendaal
Two cars collided on the A12 near Veenendaal this morning. Rijkswaterstaat announced this on An ambulance and a recovery vehicle are on site. Rijkswaterstaat expects to complete the handling around 8:30 am.
7.25 am: Loud bang due to industrial estate explosion
An explosion occurred at a business premises on Winthontlaan in Utrecht last night around 4 a.m. That caused a loud bang, which could even have been heard in Leidsche Rijn. According to police, the explosion caused damage to the building. Two cars reportedly drove away after the explosion, police said. A spokesperson said that an investigation had been launched and that the police Explosives Reconnaissance Team was on site.
6:19 a.m.: Police chase driver with invalid driver’s license
In the Utrecht district of Overvecht, the police chased a motorist who was speeding last night. The Utrecht Noord police announced this on Instagram. The driver is said to have ditched the car when he saw the police and continued on foot. He was arrested after a short search in the neighborhood with some resistance. According to the police, the driver had a completely invalidated driver’s license and it was not the first time he had driven with it. The car has been seized.
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