Accident involving overturned truck on A9 near Amstelveen, driver taken to hospital
A truck overturned on the A9 near the Amstelveen Stadshart exit, leading to a multi-vehicle collision that left a car driver injured and hospitalized. The incident has caused a full closure of the A9 in both directions, with traffic being diverted until at least late Sunday afternoon.
A serious traffic accident occurred around 8:15 a.m. on the A9 motorway near the Amstelveen Stadshart exit when a truck suddenly overturned. While the truck driver remained unharmed, a passenger vehicle was also involved in the collision and ended up totaled. Emergency services confirmed that the driver of the car sustained injuries and was transported to the hospital for treatment.
The crash left the truck positioned across the roadway, resulting in significant debris and damage. As a result, Rijkswaterstaat has completely closed the A9 in both directions to allow for clearing operations and investigation. Through traffic is currently being diverted via the A10 to manage the congestion. Officials expect the road closure to persist until the late afternoon hours on Sunday while crews work to clear the scene.
Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
