On 17 March 2025, a truck spilt 1,000 litres of diesel on Schietstandlaan in Turnhout’s Veediik industrial zone after hitting loose concrete, prompting emergency services to clean up the spill and potentially speeding up planned road repairs by the city council. The road’s poor condition, with many loose concrete slabs, led to the accident, causing the city to consider prioritizing road repairs to prevent future incidents and ensure the safety of drivers in the busy industrial area. The incident highlighted the need for improved infrastructure maintenance in Turnhout to prevent accidents and protect the environment.
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Overflowing prisons trigger emergency measure to house inmates in police cells
The Justice secretary has activated Operation Safeguard to house prisoners in police cells due to overcrowding in jails, with only 824 places left in the adult male estate. This emergency measure will free up hundreds of cells but could cost the government millions, with previous activation costing £30.2 million between February and July 2023. The Police Federation of England and Wales has expressed concerns about officers being diverted from core duties and facing additional dangers,...
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