Woman Dies in Wrong-Way Crash on A59, Two Injured

Waalwijk, Netherlands – February 22, 2026 – An 81-year-old woman from Oosterhout died in a serious traffic accident on the A59 highway near Waalwijk in the early hours of Sunday morning. Police investigations revealed the woman was driving against traffic when the collision occurred.

Details of the Accident

The accident took place shortly after midnight, around 12:15 AM, as the woman was traveling in the direction of the Hooipolder interchange. Emergency services arriving at the scene found significant damage, with the engine block of one vehicle lying on the roadway. Local news sources report that despite immediate resuscitation efforts, the 81-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene.

Injuries to Other Occupants

Two individuals in the other vehicle, a 24-year-old male driver and a 23-year-old female passenger, both from Arnhem, sustained injuries in the crash. The male driver required extrication by the fire department before both he and his passenger were transported to a hospital for medical treatment. Reports indicate the injured occupants are receiving care.

Investigation and Road Closure

Authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident, with initial findings pointing to the deceased woman driving against the flow of traffic. Police confirmed the woman was driving the wrong way shortly before the accident. The A59, in the direction of knooppunt Hooipolder, was closed for several hours following the collision, reopening around 8:00 AM on Sunday. Omroep Brabant reported the extended closure was necessary for accident investigation and cleanup.