At least three dead in crash on Lelystad-Enkhuizen dike
Three young men aged 17 and 19 were killed in a multi-vehicle crash on the Houtribdijk near Enkhuizen. The incident, which occurred late Saturday night, led to a full closure of the road while emergency services and investigators worked at the scene.
A tragic road accident on the Houtribdijk, also known as the Markerwaarddijk, near Enkhuizen, has resulted in the deaths of three young men. The victims, aged 17 and 19, were residents of Oisterwijk, Groesbeek, and Delft. The crash, which occurred around 10:45 p.m., involved three separate vehicles, one of which flipped over during the incident. Emergency responders, including police, fire crews, and a trauma helicopter, were dispatched to the scene, where firefighters worked to extract victims from the wreckage. Debris was scattered across the dike, necessitating a complete closure of the road throughout the night to facilitate an extensive police investigation. The dike was eventually reopened to traffic on Sunday morning. Lelystad Mayor Mieke Baltus expressed her condolences to the families of the victims and acknowledged the emotional impact on all those involved, including the first responders. Authorities are currently continuing a thorough investigation to determine the exact sequence of events and the cause of the collision.
Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
