Driver passed by own van

An employee of Pluim Elektronica was hit on Thursday afternoon after being overtaken by his own van.

The mechanic was working on a barrier at the Burgemeester de Widtstraat and had parked his van in a slope. Due to an unknown cause, the bus was rolling and the mechanic was overtaken.

The man's van was stopping against a parked car. A trauma helicopter came on the spot. The police have started an investigation.