rssSep 22, 2026, 04:46

Major traffic jam on A4 near Amsterdam due to oil on the road

A significant traffic jam occurred this morning on the A4 highway near Amsterdam due to an oil spill following an accident. The road was reopened to traffic by 7:00 AM, though the exact cause of the crash remains under investigation.

Traffic on the A4 highway heading toward The Hague experienced significant delays this morning between the De Nieuwe Meer interchange and Sloten. The congestion was caused by an accident that resulted in an oil spill across the road surface. Emergency services and road crews responded to the scene to manage the situation and clear the hazardous substance.

Authorities worked to resolve the issue throughout the morning, and the affected section of the road was successfully reopened to traffic by approximately 7:00 AM. While the road is now clear, the specific circumstances that led to the initial accident remain under investigation. No further details regarding the cause or any injuries involved have been released by officials at this time.

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

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