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Camper plunges into canal in Beilen, driver swims to shore

11.02.2026 23:46 1 min 3 sources РУС
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Camper plunges into canal in Beilen, driver swims to shore
Original source: rtvdrenthe.nl

In Brief

On Wednesday afternoon, a camper van left the road and ended up in the Beilervaart canal near Beilen. The driver got out on his own and swam to the bank, later taken to hospital.

On Wednesday afternoon, a camper van left the road and fell into the Beilervaart canal near Beilen. The driver managed to get out of the vehicle and swim to the shore. He was later taken to hospital by ambulance.

According to preliminary police information, the incident occurred because the driver tried to avoid a collision with another vehicle.

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Motorhome veers off road into canal in Beilen

11.02.2026 NoorderNieuws - NoorderNieuws, voor het laatste nieuws uit G... NLD Original source

Motorhome veers off road and ends up in canal

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Motorhome ends up in canal in Beilen, driver swims to shore

11.02.2026 rtvdrenthe.nl NLD Original source

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