The Brussels-West police zone, to which the vehicle belonged, has declined to comment, referring inquiries to the Brussels Public Prosecutor’s Office. A spokesperson noted the police zone is a “concerned party” in the case
According to Walter Derieuw, spokesperson for the Brussels Fire Brigade, the accident occurred at approximately 06:55 when the Brussels-Capital/Ixelles police zone, the fire brigade, and medical emergency teams were alerted to a road incident involving a large agricultural vehicle and a car
The incident occurred at approximately 6:30am, prompting an immediate emergency response and raising concerns about road safety in the busy intersection. According to initial reports from local authorities, the cyclist was struck by a car driven by a 24-year-old French national
Police were first alerted around 1:00 a.m. by a private security service monitoring the Grensland industrial zone. The security team noticed unusual movement at a vacant warehouse near the river lock and contacted authorities
According to a statement released by the federal police, a total of 3,118 drivers were caught using their mobile phones while driving. In total, 3,578 fines were issued for distracted driving, with many motorists receiving on-the-spot penalties
