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Three caravan detachment incidents in the Netherlands in one month

21.07.2026 17:27 2 min 5 sources
Enkhuizen NLD + 4 more
Three caravan detachment incidents in the Netherlands in one month
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In Brief

At least three caravan detachment incidents have occurred in the Netherlands in the past month: on the N307 near Enkhuizen, on the N208 in Sassenheim, and on the Elkerzeeseweg in Scharendijke. No injuries reported.

Series of caravan incidents in the Netherlands

At least three cases of a caravan detaching from a towing vehicle have been recorded in the Netherlands over the past month. All incidents occurred without injuries.

21 July 2026 on the N307 (Markermeerdijk) near Enkhuizen, a caravan detached from the car, slid several metres and ended up in a ditch. Traffic is partially affected, the road remains open. The cause is under investigation.

12 June 2026 on the Van Pallandtlaan (N208) in Sassenheim, a caravan detached while driving over a bump, slid into a ditch and ended up in the water. A tow truck recovered the caravan and placed it back on the road, after which the travellers continued their journey.

6 June 2026 on the Elkerzeeseweg in Scharendijke, a caravan detached and fell into a ditch. According to local inspectors, a probable coupling defect was the cause. The road was temporarily closed; recovery was carried out by Ista from Oosterland.

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Caravan detaches from car and ends up in ditch on Markermeerdijk near Enkhuizen

21.07.2026 Enkhuizen NLD Original source

Caravan detaches from towing vehicle on Markermeerdijk near Enkhuizen

21.07.2026 OnsWestfriesland NLD Original source

Caravan detaches from car and ends up in water in Sassenheim

12.06.2026 Bollenstreek Omroep NLD Original source

Caravan detaches from car on N208 in Sassenheim

12.06.2026 112 Duin en Bollenstreek NLD Original source

Caravan detaches and ends up in ditch in Scharendijke

06.06.2026 hvzeeland.nl NLD Original source

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