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Camper and tow truck collide on Den Uylbrug bridge in Zaandam

17.07.2026 04:14 2 min 5 sources
Zaanstad NLD + 4 more
Camper and tow truck collide on Den Uylbrug bridge in Zaandam
Original source: Zaanstad

In Brief

On the morning of May 12, a camper and a tow truck carrying a car collided on the Dr. J.M. den Uylbrug bridge in Zaandam. No injuries reported; bridge temporarily closed.

On the morning of May 12 around 10:00–10:15, a camper and a tow truck collided on the Doctor J.M. den Uylbrug (also JJ Den Uylbrug) bridge in Zaandam. The tow truck, operated by T.T.B. Van der Eng, was carrying a car from a previous call. The impact hit the rear of the camper, causing severe deformation. The camper's fuel tank ruptured, spilling oil onto the road.

According to preliminary reports, no one was injured. Sources differ: one source states that a trauma helicopter and ambulance were requested, but witnesses claim there were no casualties. At least six tow trucks from three companies and police responded. The bridge and road were temporarily closed; the lane towards Thorbeckeweg was blocked. The cause of the accident is under investigation.

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Story sources

Camper van collides with recovery vehicle on Den Uylbrug bridge in Zaandam

12.05.2026 Zaanstad NLD Original source

Collision between motorhome and recovery truck in Zaandam

12.05.2026 https://www.zaandamsdagblad.nl/ NLD Original source

Collision between tow truck and motorhome in Zaandam

12.05.2026 112 Nederland NLD Original source

Tow truck with broken car crashes into camper, road closed for long time

12.05.2026 nhnieuws.nl NLD Original source

Tow truck hits camper on Den Uylbrug

12.05.2026 De Orkaan NLD Original source

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