A59 Highway Reopens After Serious Accident and Wrong-Way Driver Alert

The A59 highway near Waalwijk, Netherlands, has reopened following a serious accident Saturday night that injured multiple people and occurred shortly after a report of a wrong-way driver. The incident caused significant disruption, with the highway closed for several hours and diversions put in place.

Details of the Accident

The accident, involving two vehicles, took place on the A59 between Den Bosch and the Zonzeel junction around 1:15 AM on Sunday, February 22, 2026, according to Omroep Brabant. Emergency services responded to the scene en masse, providing assistance and securing the area. One person was seriously injured and transported to a hospital.

Wrong-Way Driver Report

The accident occurred shortly after authorities received a report of a wrong-way driver on the A59, raising concerns about potential contributing factors. The relationship between the two events is currently under investigation.

Traffic Disruption and Diversions

Due to the accident and subsequent recovery operations, the A59 was closed at the Empel junction. A diversion was implemented, remaining in effect until 8:00 AM on Sunday, February 22, 2026. Motorists traveling towards Breda and Antwerp were advised to use the A2, A65, and A58 routes via Eindhoven and Tilburg, as reported by Omroep Brabant.

Ongoing Roadwork on the A59

The A59 is currently undergoing various roadwork projects. As of January 2026, night closures are in place for the construction of a new viaduct, according to Rijkswaterstaat. Further closures of on- and off-ramps at Raamsdonk (exit 34) were finalized on December 1, 2025.

Recent Fatal Incident on the A59

In a separate incident on September 28, 2025, a 29-year-classic woman was struck and killed while crossing the A59 near Waalwijk, as reported by NL Times. The victim was a migrant worker studying in Waalwijk.

Motorists are advised to check ANWB for current traffic conditions and potential delays on the A59.