On Saturday evening at approximately 11:20 PM, two occupants of a car were injured following a single-vehicle accident on Kettingwijk in Onstwedde. The vehicle, for reasons yet to be determined, veered off the road and crashed against a tree. Emergency medical personnel attended the scene, and one of the victims was transported to UMCG, whereas the other was taken to another hospital. The police are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident, according to RTVNoord.nl.
Earlier on Sunday morning, around 6:45 AM, yet another accident occurred on the A7 near Winschoten, where one or more individuals were possibly injured after a vehicle ended up tipped over on its side. Details on this incident are still scarce, and authorities are working to ascertain the cause of the crash.
Meanwhile, on the same day, there was news of yet another incident involving fire at a container outside a primary school on Sweelincklaan, located in the Helpman district. A local report indicated, "De schade is fors, want van de container is niets meer over," indicating the extent of damage as the container was completely destroyed.
Firefighters also responded to reports of potential gas leaks, including one at Floresstraat earlier this week, where they acted quickly to secure the area.
And if the week wasn't eventful enough, another accident was reported on Groen van Prinstererlaan, where a car crashed against the wall of a residential building, causing considerable damage.
Additional reports noted vehicles going off-road, including one incident involving chaos as the horse trailer lost its load along Boersterweg resulting in firefighters having to rescue the startled horse.
These series of incidents raise concerns about road safety and highlight the responsibilities of drivers to adhere to traffic regulations. Community members have expressed their worries, emphasizing the need for more awareness during travel, especially at night when visibility can be poor.
Alas, the specific causes of these accidents remain largely unknown, as investigations continue to seek clarity on one of the most tumultuous weekends for the Groningen region. Local authorities recommend all drivers exercise caution and vigilance to avoid such unfortunate events.