A woman sustained injuries in Goes on Saturday afternoon after falling from a moving vehicle and getting struck by it in the city center, police said.
Emergency responders rushed to the Van de Spiegelstraat near the Dam around 16.05 hours following reports of the incident. A police spokesperson confirmed that the victim fell out of the car before the driver ran over her leg.
Emergency Response at Van de Spiegelstraat
The severity of the woman’s injuries remains unknown, but the incident prompted a rapid deployment of multiple emergency services. Police units, an ambulance, and a rapid responder arrived at the scene to assist the victim.
Municipal enforcement officers from the municipality of Goes also showed up to provide support. Medical personnel treated the injured woman on the street before transporting her to the hospital by ambulance.
Did You Know?
Municipal enforcement officers from Goes joined police units and medical responders at the scene of the incident on the Van de Spiegelstraat.
Police investigate how the woman fell from the car
Bystanders reported that the driver of the car climbed into the ambulance to accompany the victim to the hospital. Meanwhile, a police officer took over the wheel of the involved vehicle and drove it away from the location.
Authorities have not yet determined how the woman managed to fall out of the car. Investigators are still working to establish the exact sequence of events that led up to the accident.
What questions surround the accident in Goes?
What time did the accident happen in Goes?
The incident occurred around 16.05 hours on Saturday afternoon. Emergency services arrived shortly after.
Where did the woman fall from the car?
The event took place on the Van de Spiegelstraat, specifically near the Dam in the center of Goes.
How did the vehicle become involved after the fall?
After the woman fell out onto the street, the driver ran over her leg with the car. A police officer later drove the vehicle to another location.
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