Timeline and details
On Monday 25 May 2026, around 13:30, a crash occurred on the A7 Afsluitdijk in the direction of Friesland (Leeuwarden). According to some sources, a car hit a caravan that came off its chassis; others report a collision between a car and a camper. The cause is under investigation.
Impact and detour
The impact caused significant damage, with debris spread across the roadway. Traffic towards Friesland is fully closed. Rijkswaterstaat states one lane may open by 15:00–15:15, with full reopening expected by 16:30. Drivers heading to Friesland are advised to detour via A8, A10, A1 and A6 (through Flevoland).
No information on casualties is available.