Shock: Serious accident on the A7 at Drachten - injured!

Shock: Serious accident on the A7 at Drachten - injured!

On Friday, December 20, 2024, there was a serious traffic accident on the A7 near Drachten. Around 10:59 p.m., the emergency services were alerted after one or more vehicles were involved in an accident, which led to injuries. The Friesland police reported the event via the P2000 network and interrupted the traffic on the right-hand road of the highway, in particular in the amount of the hectometer number 165.4, as Stad index reported.

several injuries and rescue measures

In a previous incident that occurred on February 15, 2024, there was also an accident with several vehicles involved at 10:30 a.m. on the A7. Two inmates suffered injuries and the mobile medical team was called to the scene of the accident for primary care. In order to clarify the cause of the accident, the police are currently investigating. Even then, the road towards Groningen was temporarily closed, which according to Noorder Nieuws

The repeated accidents on this route raise questions about safety in traffic and urgently require a review of the traffic situation on the A7 at Drachten. The emergency services quickly react to such incidents to ensure that those affected receive the necessary help as soon as possible.