A police motorcycle and a Fiat collided head-on shortly before 5:00 p.m. on Thursday along a narrowing section of the N98 toward Mettet, resulting in two fatalities.
Emergency responders found both the police officer and the driver of the Fiat in cardiac arrest upon arriving at the crash site. Crews performed resuscitation efforts for numerous minutes, but both individuals died from their injuries. A passenger in the car sustained injuries and was transported to the CHRSM in Auvelais.
Emergency services closed the N98 and diverted traffic
The crash closed the N98 in both directions, disrupting traffic. Officials diverted all motorists through the center of Fosses-la-Ville.
Emergency services deployed extensive resources to the scene, including two ambulances, a SMUR unit, a PIT unit, and teams for extrication and traffic control. The Namur prosecutor’s office dispatched an expert to examine the site, while MD towing services removed the vehicles.
Did You Know? The emergency response involved multiple specialized medical units, including two ambulances, the SMUR, and the PIT, alongside teams dedicated to vehicle extrication and traffic balisage.
Fiat attempted a U-turn during a medical emergency
Initial findings indicate the crash occurred when the Fiat attempted a U-turn after the passenger suffered a medical emergency that required an urgent hospital trip. The approaching police motorcycle reportedly could not avoid the vehicle due to the sudden maneuver.
Where the fatal collision and injuries occurred
Where did the fatal collision occur?
The crash took place on the N98 near the narrowing section toward Mettet.
Which vehicles were involved in the head-on crash?
A police motorcycle and a Fiat collided directly on the roadway.
Where was the injured passenger taken?
Emergency teams transported the injured passenger to the CHRSM in Auvelais.
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