- Two collisions occur on the A31, leading to seven individuals sustaining injuries.
Seven individuals encountered injuries in two mishaps on the A31 close to Emden. Around 10 PM on a Monday, there was a traffic congestion on the A31 en route to Bottrop, as stated by the highway authorities, just prior to the Emden-Middle interchange. A minibus chauffeur failed to spot the delay in time, collided into four vehicles, instigating a domino effect. The minibus operator, two car operators, and a minibus passenger all sustained minor wounds.
Directly after, another collision took place in the vicinity, with one automobile rear-ending another. One of the drivers endured severe harm, while the other driver and their passenger suffered mild injuries. The A31 was provisionally shut down between the Pewsum and Emden-Middle exits heading towards Bottrop.
The minibus that caused the initial collision on the A31 was a type of vehicle. Due to the subsequent collision, one driver experienced severe injuries, necessitating the closure of a portion of the A31.
