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Ongeval Hellendoorn
Hellendoorn Accident: Six Injured in Bus Overturn
Collision Between Bus and Truck Sends Passengers to Hospital
Emergency Services Respond to Serious Incident
On August 22, 2023, a serious accident involving a bus and a truck occurred on the N35 near Hellendoorn, Netherlands, resulting in six injuries.
Bus Overturns After Collision
According to local authorities, a bus carrying 17 passengers and a driver collided with a truck at around 3:00 PM. The impact caused the bus to overturn, ejecting several passengers onto the road.
Emergency services, including ambulances, fire trucks, and police, were immediately dispatched to the scene. The injured passengers were transported to nearby hospitals for treatment, with some suffering from serious injuries.
Truck Driver Unharmed
The truck driver was reportedly uninjured in the accident. Police are investigating the cause of the collision, but preliminary reports suggest that the bus may have swerved to avoid another vehicle and lost control.
Passengers Recount Horror
One passenger, who spoke to reporters from her hospital bed, described the terrifying moments leading up to the accident. “It happened so fast,” she said. “I just remember seeing the truck coming at us, and then everything went black.”
Another passenger, who was sitting near the front of the bus, said he saw the truck driver swerving erratically before the impact. “He was driving like a madman,” he said.
Investigation Ongoing
The police investigation into the accident is ongoing. Authorities are reviewing CCTV footage and interviewing witnesses to determine what caused the collision.
The N35 was closed for several hours as emergency services worked to clear the scene and investigate the accident. Traffic was diverted onto nearby roads, causing significant delays.
Prayers for Recovery
Local residents and officials have expressed their concern and prayers for the speedy recovery of the injured passengers. The bus company has also offered its support to the victims and their families.