Utrecht – 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.
15.30 Exit A28 Amersfoort open again after motorcycle accident
This afternoon around 2.20 pm a motorcycle accident took place on the exit of the A28 highway in Amersfoort. A motorcyclist suffered a serious crash while taking the exit. Due to the amount of rain that had fallen, the asphalt was very slippery and the motorcyclist slipped in the bend.
Passing motorists stopped and administered first aid while waiting for the ambulance. After being checked by ambulance personnel, the victim was taken to an area hospital with minor injuries. After 45 minutes, the exit was open to traffic again just after 3 p.m.
12.03 Body found in the water in Amersfoort
This morning around 11.25 am a body was found in the water at the Weir on Balladelaan. A passerby alerted the police. The police are still investigating the identity of the person.
08.33 Police prevent confrontation between Eritreans
The police managed to keep two groups of Eritreans apart in Amersfoort last night. A group of people had gathered in the Kruiskamp district to confront dozens of party visitors. According to a police spokesperson, the danger had passed around 11:15 p.m.
15.27 Car catches fire on A12, several lanes closed
A car caught fire on the A12 near Utrecht. As a result, the main road in the direction of The Hague is closed. Traffic can pass via the emergency lane. The driver noticed the fire himself and managed to get out of the car just in time. Emergency services quickly arrived on scene to extinguish the fire. It is unknown what caused the fire.
12.36 Bank card fraudster reports to police
The suspect who defrauded an 86-year-old woman from Harmelen of 1,800 euros earlier this year has reported himself to the police station. The police wrote this down on X. On May 15, Bureau Hengeveld paid attention to the bank card fraud in which the suspect was featured.
11.14 Climate activists take action at Utrecht Central Station
Climate activists took action this morning under the bubble roof at Utrecht Central Station. The twenty sang songs and handed out pamphlets with information about a larger climate action that will take place in Amsterdam on May 31. The atmosphere remained calm.
10.01 Explosion at home in Vleuten
Last night around 11:30 PM, an explosive went off at a house on Veldbloemlaan in Vleuten. The door is damaged, a police spokesperson said. The neighbors alerted the police because the residents themselves were not home at the time of the explosion. The police are still investigating. No one has been arrested.
08.25 Cyclist injured in collision
Last night a cyclist was injured after a collision on the Breede Sticht in Hagestein. The accident happened just after 1 a.m. Emergency services quickly arrived on the scene and the driver had to take an alcohol test. An air ambulance was called, but it later turned out not to be necessary. The cyclist was taken to hospital by ambulance. The police are still investigating how exactly the accident could have happened.
