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Gaasperdammertunnel partially closed after accident

Gaasperdammertunnel partially closed after accident

The Gaasperdammertunnel in Amsterdam-Zuidoost was partially closed on Monday morning following a car accident that left one vehicle heavily damaged. Emergency services, including two ambulances, responded to the scene, and traffic is being diverted via the Diemen interchange until the tunnel can be reopened.

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