Major delays due to car fire on A9 towards Diemen
A vehicle fire on the A9 motorway near Amstelveen has caused significant traffic delays of nearly 45 minutes. Two of the three lanes remain closed between the Badhoevedorp junction and Amstelveen-Stadshart as cleanup operations continue.
Traffic on the A9 motorway towards Diemen is experiencing significant delays of nearly forty-five minutes following a vehicle fire. The incident occurred near Amstelveen, resulting in the temporary closure of the highway and subsequent restriction to a single open lane between the Badhoevedorp junction and Amstelveen-Stadshart. Following the initial emergency response, authorities managed to reopen lanes, although two out of the three lanes currently remain closed to traffic.
The ANWB reported that the road closure caused immediate congestion in the surrounding area as emergency services worked at the scene of the fire. Motorists have been advised to expect continued travel disruptions while the remaining lane closures are maintained to ensure safety and allow for the removal of the affected vehicle. Authorities have not yet released details regarding the cause of the fire or information about any potential injuries involved in the incident.
Based on reporting by rss. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
