Busy evening rush hour around Amsterdam: pile-up involving water cannon on A10 and deep-frying fat on A8
Traffic around Amsterdam was severely delayed during the evening rush hour due to a multi-vehicle accident involving a police water cannon on the A10 and a large cooking fat spill on the A8. Two people were hospitalized following the crash, while cleaning crews worked extensively to clear the hazardous slick from the roadway.
Traffic around Amsterdam faced significant disruptions during the evening rush hour on Tuesday due to two separate incidents. On the A10 motorway near Duivendrecht, a multi-vehicle pile-up involving a police water cannon resulted in three lane closures and two individuals being transported to the hospital. Due to the involvement of an official police vehicle, authorities indicated that the scene clearance process would take longer than usual. Authorities shut down lanes, causing extensive delays stretching back to the Watergraafsmeer interchange.
Simultaneously, a large spill of cooking fat caused hazardous conditions on the A8 heading towards Zaandam. The substance leaked from a truck, creating a dangerous surface that required specialized cleaning equipment. Initially, road crews attempted to clear the fat with standard cleaners, but the persistent slipperiness necessitated the use of heavy-duty equipment typically reserved for removing ice. These combined incidents contributed to a broader traffic congestion problem across the Netherlands, with peak file lengths reaching 663 kilometers nationwide.
Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
