Car overturns after collision in Eernegem town center

A dramatic accident in the center of Eernegem, Belgium, saw a car flip onto its side after colliding with a parked vehicle late Sunday evening. The incident occurred around 10:30 PM in the Aartrijkestraat, as a driver heading towards the Market veered off the road and struck a stationary car, causing it to overturn and block the street.

Emergency services, including fire crews from Koekelare and Ostend, were dispatched to the scene. However, the driver was able to extricate himself from the wreckage before firefighters arrived. Lieutenant Francis Vermote confirmed that the driver was out of the car on his own accord.

Firefighters then focused on stabilizing the overturned vehicle to safely retrieve documents. Following the towing of both vehicles, crews also inspected the facade of a nearby house. The impact had dislodged several bricks from the building, though fortunately, the windows remained intact.

The cause of the driver veering off the road remains unclear, and the police are currently investigating the incident. No one required freeing from the vehicle, but the cleanup operation involved significant effort.

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But the driver could get out of his car before we arrived.