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Accident on Afsluitdijk: car collides with caravan, A7 highway closed

25.05.2026 21:07 3 min 6 sources
112Fryslân NLD + 5 more
Accident on Afsluitdijk: car collides with caravan, A7 highway closed
© 112 Nieuws Nederland | Media-/ Nieuwsbedrijf

In Brief

On Monday afternoon, a car and a caravan collided on the Afsluitdijk (A7) towards Friesland. Traffic is fully blocked, detours are in place. No casualties reported.

On Monday afternoon, May 25, 2026, a collision between a passenger car and a caravan occurred on the A7 highway (Afsluitdijk) towards Friesland. The accident happened around 1:30 PM. According to some reports, the car hit a caravan that was torn from its chassis; other sources mention a collision between a car and a camper.

Debris scattered across the roadway, and traffic towards Friesland was completely halted. Rijkswaterstaat stated the road would be closed until approximately 4:30 PM. By 3:15 PM, one lane was reopened, though other sources indicate the reopening time is still uncertain.

Drivers heading to Friesland are advised to take a detour via A8, A10, A1, A27, and A6 through Flevoland. Emergency services are on site; the cause of the accident is under investigation. No injuries have been reported.

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Car collides with caravan: A7 Afsluitdijk closed towards Friesland

25.05.2026 112Fryslân NLD

Afsluitdijk closed after collision between car and motorhome

25.05.2026 112 Nederland NLD

Afsluitdijk closed due to caravan accident

25.05.2026 Hart van Nederland NLD

Afsluitdijk closed after collision between car and motorhome

25.05.2026 NoorderNieuws - NoorderNieuws, voor het laatste nieuws uit G... NLD

Afsluitdijk temporarily closed due to accident involving caravan and car

25.05.2026 CMD Leeuwarden NLD

Serious accident involving car and caravan

25.05.2026 112 Nieuws Nederland | Media-/ Nieuwsbedrijf NLD

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