BROKOPONDO – A traffic accident on the Atjoniweg near kilometer 75 led to a house fire.
Reports indicate that a pickup truck transporting barrels containing fuel rolled over around 9:30 on Thursday. The vehicle caught fire almost immediately, and the flames spread to a nearby wooden house, which was completely destroyed. Officers from the Atjoni Police Station explained that the driver lost control of the steering wheel while navigating a bend in the road. Shortly thereafter, the barrels of fuel caught fire. Firefighters rushed to the scene but could only attempt to prevent the fire from spreading, as the house had already burned down. The driver sustained injuries and was taken to the hospital. The investigation into the accident is ongoing.