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Coach carrying German high-school students crashes in Netherlands

Published by Global Banking & Finance Review

Posted on August 24, 2026

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· Last updated: August 24, 2026

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Coach with German Students Crashes Near Wezep, Netherlands—Eight Injured

Details of the Coach Accident in the Netherlands

Incident Overview

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

Injuries and Victims

"Some of the victims taken to the hospital are seriously injured," the police department of Gelderland province said in a post on X. Other people suffered minor injuries in the accident.

Crash Circumstances

The coach, which carried more than 50 people, 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 victims.

Highway Closure

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

Reporting and Editing

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

Key Takeaways

  • The crash occurred at approximately 4:20 a.m. on August 24, 2026, near Wezep on the A28 motorway in Gelderland province, involving a German (Austrian‑plated) coach and a delivery van, injuring multiple people. (hulzmedia.nl)
  • More than 50 German teenage passengers were aboard the coach. Rescue operations included extraction through the roof and deployment of GRIP 2 emergency protocol with ambulances, firefighters, police, and two trauma helicopters. (hulzmedia.nl)
  • The A28 was fully closed in both directions following the accident, with expected major disruption through the morning rush hour; forensic traffic investigators are examining the cause. (hulzmedia.nl)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where did the coach accident occur?
The accident happened near the town of Wezep in the east of the Netherlands, about 100 km east of Amsterdam.
Who was involved in the coach crash?
The coach was carrying high-school students from Germany and was involved in a collision with a delivery van.
How many people were injured in the crash?
Eight people were injured and taken to the hospital. Some had serious injuries while others had minor injuries.
What happened to the A28 highway after the accident?
The A28 highway was closed in both directions following the accident.
What time did the coach crash occur?
The crash occurred around 4 a.m. local time (0200 GMT) on Monday.

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