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Two dead and multiple injured in accident on A59 due to protesting farmers
An accident occurred on the A59 near Heesch, resulting in two fatalities and multiple injuries.
Two people died in an accident on the A59 near Heesch on Friday. The crash happened at the end of a traffic jam caused by tractors heading to the farmers' protest in Den Bosch.
According to the police, four cars were involved in the accident. The number of injured is unknown, but the incident has resulted in a complete closure of the highway.
Traffic on the A59 was already heavy due to the morning rush hour, contributing to the chaos. The tractors on the highway caused significant delays for other vehicles.
The ANWB indicated that the accident occurred at the end of the traffic jam, which was caused by the protesting farmers traveling to the provincial house in Den Bosch.
The government has not yet responded to the situation, and it remains unclear how long the highway will be closed to traffic.
The farmers' protest in Den Bosch had been announced, leading to increased traffic pressure on the road. More details about the victims and the circumstances of the accident are still unknown.