A French motorcyclist was critically injured in a collision on the N31 highway near Drachten just before midnight on Saturday, June 27.
According to NoorderNieuws and WaldNet, a passenger car struck the rider from behind, wedging the motorcycle into the vehicle.
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The victim was rushed to the hospital under the care of a Mobile Medical Team.
Gas Leak Prompts Evacuation in Sneek
On Sunday morning, emergency services responded to a major gas leak at a construction site on Gravinneweg in Sneek around 10:15 a.
m.
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Officials blocked the sole access road to the De Domp residential neighborhood while grid operator Liander repaired the severed main gas line.
The perimeter was lifted later that morning after repairs were completed.
Overnight Storms Cause Widespread Disruptions
The Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute (KNMI) issued weather alerts as overnight thunderstorms swept through the region.
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Downed trees were reported in Heerenveen, and major regional events, including the Heamiel Festival in Bolsward, were canceled.
