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At least two lorries caught fire and went up in flames. The fire was blocking the right lanes for Brussels-bound traffic. One person died, while two others sustained injuries.
The accident happened just after the morning rush hour, between 9 and 10am.
The motorway was closed in both directions.
Ghent-bound traffic could pass by taking the motorway service area in Groot-Bijgaarden, but there were still long traffic jams on the Brussels Outer Ring Road.
Brussels-bound traffic was completely blocked. The road was closed after the last exit before Brussels, in Ternat, but many motorists got trapped between Ternat and Groot-Bijgaarden.
The huge plume of smoke could be seen from a big distance.
It is said that several explosions could be heard.
The first reports are talking about three casualties. One person died on the spot, while two others sustained injuries. One person was trapped in the wreckage.
Flandersnews.be / Expatica