In Wassenberg, specifically on Marienstrasse in Ophoven, a traffic accident occurred around half past 4. The driver of a car failed to notice a vehicle parked on the side of the road and rear-ended it. The impact was so forceful that the young woman’s vehicle lifted off the ground and came to a rest on its driver’s side on the opposite side of the street. Both the driver and her passenger managed to free themselves from the car.
Residents who were awakened by the sound of the collision alerted the police, ambulance services, and fire department. During the investigation of the accident, the fire department turned the vehicle back onto its wheels and spread absorbent material to address leaking fluids. The ambulance services attended to the two women who had fortunately escaped serious injuries. The Marienstrasse was temporarily closed in the vicinity of the accident site.
Despite the dramatic nature of the crash, both occupants of the vehicle were able to escape relatively unscathed. The prompt response of emergency services ensured that the situation was quickly under control, and the necessary precautions were taken to address any potential hazards resulting from the accident. Traffic disruptions in the area were minimized due to the efficient handling of the incident. Photographs and a detailed report of the event were provided by Heldens and the Heinsberg magazine, shedding light on the swift and effective response to the traffic accident in Wassenberg Ophoven.