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Coach carrying German high-school students crashes in Netherlands

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Posted on August 24, 2026

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· Last updated: August 24, 2026

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Coach Carrying German High-School Students Crashes in Netherlands, 16 Injured

Details of the Coach Accident in the Netherlands

By Christian Levaux

Incident Overview

WEZEP, Netherlands, Aug 24 (Reuters) - A coach carrying high-school students from Germany crashed in the east of the Netherlands early on Monday, injuring 16 people who were taken to hospital, Dutch police said.

Injuries and Victims

Eight of those hurt have been severely wounded and the others suffered minor injuries, the police department of Gelderland province said in a post on X.

Crash Circumstances

The coach, which was carrying more than 50 people and was registered in Austria, according to a police spokesperson, crashed near the town of Wezep, some 100 km (62 miles) east of Amsterdam around 4 a.m. (0200 GMT) due to a collision with a delivery van, whose driver was among the injured.

Aftermath and Road Closure

The A28 highway was closed in both directions following the accident.

Reporting Credits

(Reporting by Christian Leveaux, Bart Meijer and Inti Landauro; Editing by Lincoln Feast and Alex Richardson)

Key Takeaways

  • The collision occurred around 4:15 a.m. on August 24, 2026, near Wezep, about 100 km east of Amsterdam, and involved an Austrian‑registered coach and a delivery van.
  • Sixteen people were injured: eight taken to hospital with serious injuries (including the van driver) and around 45 students treated on‑site for minor cuts and scrapes.
  • The A28 was closed in both directions for investigation and cleanup, with emergency services, including trauma helicopters, on scene under a GRIP 2 response raising coordination across regions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where did the German student coach crash happen?
The coach crashed near the town of Wezep, Gelderland province, in the east of the Netherlands.
How many people were injured in the coach crash in the Netherlands?
A total of 16 people were injured, 8 severely and the rest suffered minor injuries.
What caused the coach carrying students to crash in the Netherlands?
The coach crash was caused by a collision with a delivery van, according to Dutch police.
Was the A28 highway affected by the coach crash?
Yes, the A28 highway was closed in both directions following the accident for investigations.
Who were the passengers on the crashed coach in Gelderland?
The coach was carrying high-school students from Germany and was registered in Austria.

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