It is an arduous drive into work for many thousands of commuters this Tuesday morning. An accident on the Brussels-bound carriageway of the E40 motorway at Affligem in Flemish Brabant has led to delays of around 1.5 hours.
Traffic misery for commuters as accident leads to big tailbacks on the Brussels-bound E40
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The accident that reportedly involved a motorcyclist initially meant that traffic heading for the capital was only able to drive on the hard should. One lane of the motorway has since reopened.
The accident happened at around 7:45 on Tuesday morning on what is one of the country’s busiest stretches of motorway. Details about the accident are still sketchy, but it is reported that a motorcyclist was involved.
By around 9am traffic was tailing back for many kilometers and motorists faced delays of around 1.5 hours. The Flemish Traffic Centre advises motorists to steer clear of the area
Long distance traffic is advised to use the E17 Ghent to Antwerp motorway. Traffic from East Flanders to Brussels is advised to use the N16 and the A12.