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Overturned truck on E40 near Loppem causes long traffic jam

A truck overturned Wednesday morning on the E40 towards the coast at Loppem, leading to significant delays.

12 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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On Wednesday morning, a truck overturned on the E40 towards the coast at Loppem. This has resulted in the blockage of two lanes and a long traffic jam that has now reached 12 kilometers, according to reports from VRT NWS.

The federal police confirm that the truck has lost its cargo, which has significantly worsened the situation. Due to the disruption, delays are expected to last for several hours.

Drivers are advised to choose alternative routes to avoid the traffic congestion. The handling of the incident and cleanup operations are still ongoing.

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