Haren – A rear-end collision involving two vehicles, one with a trailer, disrupted traffic on the A28 highway between Eelde and Haren Saturday morning. Dense fog played a meaningful role in the incident, reducing visibility for drivers.
fog and Roadwork Contribute to Highway Accident
Emergency services responded to the scene around 10:30 am,ensuring the safety of those involved.
- A rear-end accident occurred on the A28 highway near Haren due to dense fog.
- Emergency services responded and confirmed no serious injuries. A child was checked as a precaution.
- The accident happened near ongoing roadwork, where traffic is reduced to one lane.
- Authorities are increasing signage to warn drivers about the lane reduction and foggy conditions.
- A separate issue – an emergency water main repair – is causing further lane restrictions between Eelde and Groningen.
The accident occurred shortly before a section of roadwork where traffic flow narrows from two lanes to one. This constriction had already created a traffic backup, and the fog obscured the slowdown for one of the drivers, leading to the collision. Ambulance personnel examined a small child in one of the vehicles as a standard precaution, but the child did not require hospitalization and was unharmed. All other individuals involved in the incident escaped injury.
Rijkswaterstaat, the Dutch public works department, is responding to the hazardous conditions by deploying additional traffic signs to alert motorists to the congestion caused by the roadwork. A road inspector at the scene confirmed the increased signage is intended to improve driver awareness in the foggy weather.
Water Main Break Adds to Traffic Woes
Compounding the existing traffic issues,an emergency repair is underway on a leaking water main adjacent to the A28 near Haren. This repair has temporarily reduced traffic to a single lane,creating further disruption between Eelde and Groningen. Drivers are advised to exercise caution and anticipate delays.
Why did the accident happen? The collision was caused by a combination of dense fog reducing visibility and a sudden lane reduction due to ongoing roadwork.A driver, unable to clearly see the slowing traffic ahead, collided with the vehicle in front.
Who was involved? the incident involved two vehicles, one of which was towing a trailer. Emergency services, including ambulance personnel and Rijkswaterstaat road inspectors, responded to the scene. A child was among those checked by medical staff.
What was the extent of the damage and injuries? Fortunately, there were no serious injuries reported. A child was examined as a precaution but did not require hospitalization. The extent of vehicle damage was not immediately disclosed.
How did the situation resolve? Emergency services secured the scene and ensured the safety of all involved. Rijkswaterstaat is increasing signage to warn drivers of the lane reduction and foggy conditions. The water main repair continues, adding to the traffic disruption. Traffic is expected to remain affected for the duration of the repairs.
