Truck Plunges into Ditch on N455 in Boskoop, Driver Hospitalized

BOSKOOP, Netherlands – A truck left the N455 highway and ended up in a ditch near Boskoop, South Holland, on Saturday, February 28, 2026. The incident occurred around 6:00 AM, prompting a large response from emergency services.

Details of the Incident

According to reports from Omroep West and Hardnieuws.nl, the truck veered off the N455, specifically at Hoogeveenseweg 3.1, and entered the water-filled ditch. The cause of the accident remains unknown.

Emergency Response

Firefighters extracted the driver from the cab of the truck. Transport Online reports the driver was resuscitated at the scene before being transported to a hospital. The driver’s current condition is unknown.

The emergency response included a substantial deployment of resources, including ambulances, fire brigades from Alphen aan den Rijn, Boskoop, and Gouda, a trauma helicopter from Rotterdam, and specialized fire department vehicles such as water rescue units and a crane-equipped truck. Rodi.nl detailed the extensive emergency response.

Recovery Efforts and Road Closure

Authorities are working to remove the truck from the ditch. The N455 remains closed to traffic as of Saturday morning, February 28, 2026, to facilitate the recovery operation. Transport Online indicates that bergers are en route with heavy equipment to extract the vehicle.

Possible Cause

Transport Online suggests the driver may have grow unwell prior to the accident.