Large fire at gas station A12 suicide attempt – De Stentor

The 33-year-old man from Almere around midnight from a petrol station The Andel on the A12 near Gouda rammed, has told the police that he wanted to commit suicide. He remains in jail. He is accused of attempted murder and arson.

Witnesses to the action of the motorist pulled the unconscious man out of his car. He was taken by ambulance to a hospital. Afterward he appeared only to have a broken elbow.

There were no other casualties. The station, which lies along the A12 between Gouda and Reeuwijk, burned completely. According to police, the station must be considered lost, even though the fire massively ripped off and could be the signal fire master after about an hour.

Technical research has yet to show how hard the man by police the exact site of the Andel rode. ,, It is clear that this has been a considerable momentum, ” said a police spokeswoman. The driver had been drinking alcohol.

Extra delay
After the outbreak of the fire, the A12 was closed in both directions. Around half past two at night the highway was in the direction of Den Haag opened up again. An hour later, could also drive traffic back to Utrecht, albeit in a partially open highway. Around eight o’clock this morning the last two lanes were also released.

Road users who use the A12 at morning Reeuwijk should, according to the Traffic Information Service (VID) take into account some additional delay. The VID expects many people will look at the effects of the fire and that’s the flow is not good.