Province of Utrecht – In this blog we 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 Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 August.
12:30 PM: Traffic jam after accident in Leidsche Rijntunnel
An accident involving four vehicles caused a traffic jam at the Leidsche Rijntunnel in Utrecht this afternoon. The tunnel tube on the A2 was briefly closed so that a recovery vehicle could tow the vehicles away. This caused a traffic jam of about half an hour. As far as is known, no injuries were reported.
11:00 am: Graaf Floris V road closed after storm
The Graaf Floris V road in Hollandse Rading will remain closed to traffic for the time being. The municipality of De Bilt closed the road because dozens of trees were blown over last night. The branches and trunks that are lying there will be cleared away in the coming days. Bungalow parks are accessible, through traffic must take a different route.
09:00: Pick-up ends up in water, divers search for driver
A pick-up ended up in the ditch on the Achterweteringseweg Maartensdijk. The report was made around 09:00, but according to a bystander the vehicle was already in the water at 06:30. Fire brigade divers searched the water for occupants, but no one was found.
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8:10 PM: Car flies off the bend at the Hoevelaken junction
At the Hoevelaken junction in Amersfoort, a car flew off the road tonight. The car came to a standstill in the bushes next to the highway. It is not yet clear how the accident could have happened. According to a video correspondent, the driver was taken to the hospital for a check-up. A recovery company towed the damaged car. Due to the work, one lane was temporarily closed.
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7:10 PM: Two injured in stabbing incident in Tienhoven
A stabbing incident took place on the Westbroekse Binnenweg in Tienhoven this evening around 19:10. Two people were injured and were taken away by ambulance.
5:55 PM: Car left the road during storm
On the N210 near Lopik this evening around 17:55, a car left the road. This happened after heavy rainfall. It is still unclear whether this was also the cause of the accident. The car shot across the cycle path and came to a stop against the fence of a company. According to a video correspondent on the scene, the driver was taken to hospital as a precaution.
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1:40 PM: Delivery van on its side in Nieuwegein
A delivery van ended up on its side on the Ruinerschans in Nieuwegein this afternoon. The police reported this on Instagram. The driver was taken to the hospital. The delivery van has since been towed away by a recovery vehicle.
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1:20 PM: Power outage in Veenendaal over
The power outage in Veenendaal is over. The cause was a defective cable, which technicians have repaired. All households have power again.
12:31 PM: Power outage in Veenendaal
Approximately 3,600 households in Veenendaal are currently without power due to a power outage. According to grid operator Stedin, the outage started around 11:50. Technicians are on their way to determine the cause and resolve the problem. Stedin expects the problems to last until at least 14:30.
11.41 am: Collision between car and tram
A car and a tram collided this morning at the intersection of Zuidstedeweg and Koekoekslaan in Nieuwegein. Tram traffic has been disrupted as a result.
Read yesterday’s 112 news below: