Man, 26, dies after car leaves A325 near Elst

A 26-year-old man from Helmond died in an accident on the A325 near Elst in the night from Sunday to Monday. A car left the road and ended up in the water next to the Elst exit, close to the carpool car park. The accident happened at about 00.15.

Police, fire crews and ambulances attended in large numbers. The fire brigade sent several engines and a dive team was on the scene. Rescuers got the car out of the water and found the man inside. Medical help was started, but it came too late to save him.

The police said it was a single-vehicle accident and no other cars were involved.