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Camper and car collision closes A7 highway in Netherlands

08.07.2026 18:41 1 min 1 source РУС
112 Nieuws Nederland | Media-/ Nieuwsbedrijf NLD
Camper and car collision closes A7 highway in Netherlands
Original source: 112 Nieuws Nederland | Media-/ Nieuwsbedrijf

On Wednesday afternoon, a camper and a passenger car collided on the A7 highway between Middenmeer and Wieringerwerf, causing the car to overturn and land on its roof. Firefighters freed the occupants, who were then checked by paramedics; their condition is unknown. The highway towards Wieringerwerf is closed. The cause of the accident is under investigation.

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Camper and car collision closes A7 highway in Netherlands

08.07.2026 112 Nieuws Nederland | Media-/ Nieuwsbedrijf NLD Original source

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