Police appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage after serious N59 crash near Oude-Tonge
A head-on collision on the N59 near Oude-Tonge left a 50-year-old woman seriously injured and hospitalized. Police are urgently seeking witnesses or dashcam footage to aid their investigation into the incident, which involved a German driver now under arrest.
| Key Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Location | N59 near Oude-Tonge, Zeeland |
| Date & Time | March 17, 2026, around 13:40 |
| Injured Driver | 50-year-old woman from Oosterland (hospitalized with severe injuries) |
| Arrested Driver | 40-year-old woman from Germany (suspected of causing serious bodily harm) |
| Vehicles Involved | Brown Range Rover, Citroën, and a stationary car |
| Police Contact | 0900-8844 or submit a tip online |
| Investigation Status | Ongoing |
The Dutch police are responsible for investigating traffic accidents, ensuring road safety, and prosecuting offenders under Dutch traffic laws. In this case, they are actively seeking public assistance to gather evidence and determine the cause of the collision.
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Witnesses and footage sought after N59 traffic accident
A serious traffic accident occurred on the N59 near Oude-Tonge on Tuesday, March 17, around 13:40, when a 50-year-old woman from Oosterland was seriously injured after her car collided head-on with another vehicle. The driver of the other car, a 40-year-old woman from Germany, has been arrested. Police are urgently seeking witnesses and (dashcam) footage for the investigation.
The 40-year-old driver of a brown Range Rover was traveling from Bruinisse around 13:40 when, for reasons yet unknown, she ended up on the wrong side of the road. An oncoming Citroën attempted to swerve onto the other lane, but as the Range Rover suddenly returned to its correct lane at the last moment, a head-on collision occurred. The Citroën was then forcefully pushed into a stationary car behind it. The Citroën’s driver had to be cut free from her vehicle by firefighters and remains hospitalized with severe injuries. The 40-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of causing a traffic accident resulting in serious bodily harm.
The investigation is ongoing. Police are seeking witnesses who may have dashcam footage of the incident or who can provide information about the suspect’s driving behavior. Did you see or hear anything? Contact 0900-8844.
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