On the evening of Tuesday, September 1, 2026, a dramatic police chase in Evere culminated in a collision when a Renault Clio crashed into a wall on Hertogswegel, a dead-end street near Édouard Deknoop street. The vehicle reportedly originated from the area around the bus stop Fonson and made its way through Édouard Deknoop before entering the cul-de-sac where the incident occurred. Eyewitness reports suggest that two individuals were inside the car at the time of the crash, with the driver sustaining injuries during the accident before being apprehended by law enforcement officials. The second occupant managed to escape the scene on foot.
Residents in the vicinity indicated that narcotics and a substantial amount of cash were discovered within the vehicle, raising questions about the circumstances leading to the high-speed pursuit. By approximately 9:15 PM, authorities were engaged in the process of clearing the wreckage while continuing their investigation in the neighborhood. The exact motivations behind the chase and the details surrounding the accident remain under investigation.
As reported by bruxellestoday.be.
