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Two Drivers Hospitalized as Three Single-Vehicle Crashes Hit Drenthe

Police are investigating separate crashes in Nieuw‑Amsterdam, Hoogeveen and Zweeloo.

Overview

  • In Nieuw‑Amsterdam, a car on Dikkewijk Westzijde struck a tree with such force that the trunk split, heavily damaging the vehicle and sending the driver to hospital.
  • In Hoogeveen, a car with two occupants came to rest against the Kingdom Hall on Wijsterseweg after leaving the road, with no injuries reported so far.
  • In Zweeloo, a motorist lost control for unknown reasons and hit a tree, after which nearby residents provided initial aid before the driver was taken to hospital.
  • Police fully closed the road at the Zweeloo crash site and opened an inquiry into the cause, while separate investigations are underway for the other incidents.
  • Authorities have not released definitive causes or medical updates beyond the reported transports, and the three crashes were reported across September 18 and 19.