A heart-wrenching accident on a Belgian motorway left a 12-year-old boy dead and four other members of his family injured.
The family, traveling in their BMW X5, was en route to the French border when disaster struck.
The Incident: A Deadly Crash on the E40 Highway
The tragic crash occurred around 1 am on January 8 on the E40 highway near Veurne.
According to Belgian media, the vehicle lost control, veered off the road, and flipped onto its roof, landing between the motorway and an exit.
The BMW was carrying six people, including the 12-year-old boy, one of four children in the car.
The Loss: Boy Dies After Resuscitation Efforts
Tragically, the boy was ejected from the vehicle during the crash.
Though resuscitated at the scene and rushed to a nearby hospital, he succumbed to his injuries shortly afterward.
The boy’s death has devastated the family, though his identity remains undisclosed.
Family’s Condition: Injuries and Hospital Treatment
The other five occupants of the car suffered a range of injuries.
Four of them sustained only minor injuries, while one person was seriously hurt but is expected to survive.
All five are currently receiving treatment in hospital.
Investigating the Cause: Weather and Speed as Possible Factors
Belgian authorities are investigating the cause of the crash.
The local prosecutor’s office speculated that poor weather conditions, along with aquaplaning and possibly excessive speed, might have played a role in the accident.
No other vehicles were involved, and the authorities were alerted through the BMW’s automatic emergency system, as no witnesses were present.
The investigation continues, with police and officials working to piece together the exact sequence of events.