Accident on E25 in Sprimont: Communal phase triggered

An incident involving three vehicles and a threat of explosion led the mayor to activate the crisis management plan.

Generic image of blue and red emergency lights reflecting on wet highway asphalt in the Province of Liège, with no vehicles or people visible.
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Generic image of blue and red emergency lights reflecting on wet highway asphalt in the Province of Liège, with no vehicles or people visible.

The Mayor of Sprimont, Luc Delvaux, activated the communal crisis management phase on Friday, October 17, 2026, around 10:20 AM following a complex accident on the E25.

The incident occurred on the E25 highway, between the Sprimont and Aywaille exits, heading towards Luxembourg. Three vehicles are involved. One person is reportedly threatening to detonate their vehicle, while one person with minor injuries has been treated and evacuated.
Approximately one hundred people, occupants of about fifty immobilized vehicles, are currently being assisted. Authorities are urging the public to avoid the area and strictly follow the instructions of emergency and police services.
Emergency services are working to ensure safety and a return to normal conditions. The situation is being monitored continuously, and further updates will be provided as they become available. It is advised to consult Inforoute for traffic updates.
Based on information from the official source: Commune de Sprimont — Actualités (17/10/2026)