haarlemsdagbladJul 6, 2026, 05:01

Traffic in North Holland on Monday, July 6: A7 between Hoorn and Abbekerk closed after accident, tunnel malfunction disrupts train traffic

A traffic accident caused the closure of the A7 highway between Hoorn and Abbekerk on Monday morning. Additionally, a tunnel malfunction has disrupted train services between Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Zaandam, leading to a reduced number of sprinters on several routes.

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Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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