Motorhome stuck under low railway bridge in Wondelgem

Since Sunday, 250 people from the French traveling community have been staying in a meadow in the municipality of Braives. About a hundred caravans are parked in a field in Fumal. Mayor Xavier Lisein stated that authorities prioritize dialogue, and the travelers promised to leave by June 21. Police are conducting round-the-clock patrols to ensure order.

On the night of June 10, a motorhome caught fire in Céroux-Mousty, Belgium. The blaze destroyed the motorhome and several vehicles, damaging two houses. The cause is under investigation; a gas cylinder explosion is suspected.

The Belgian municipality of Brakel is reforming the popular motorhome parking area at the De Rijdtmeersen recreation site. The number of spaces will increase from four to twelve, but they will no longer be free. The change is driven by frequent occupation of regular visitor parking by motorhomes, which has drawn criticism. The new site will have a barrier, digital booking and payment via QR code, and free electricity will be discontinued. Construction is expected to start in spring 2027.

On Wednesday around 3:00 PM in Wijgmaal, a 15-year-old cyclist collided with a parked motorhome on Wijgmaalsesteenweg and fell to the ground. The teenager suffered a bleeding head wound and was taken to UZ Gasthuisberg. The motorhome was parked on a driveway, with its front part slightly protruding onto the bike path.

About a hundred caravans illegally occupied private land in Fumal, while 150 caravans took over an airfield in Fayence. Authorities are negotiating and planning to take action.

The Belgian municipality of Brakel will replace free motorhome parking with paid spaces at the De Rijdt recreation site starting next year. The decision follows complaints that motorhome owners often park on free spots meant for regular cars. The new lot will feature a barrier, 12 designated motorhome spaces, and free parking for cars. Stricter enforcement against illegal parking is also planned.