Belgium’s day was marked by a fatal shooting, an Antwerp hotel fire and arrests after a chase, alongside sports news, political developments and the possibility of an autumn storm this weekend.
Three people were injured in a head-on collision on Krijgsbaan in Burcht, in the East Flemish municipality of Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht, on Tuesday afternoon. The boy, just 14, was behind the wheel. He had escaped from a facility in the Dutch city of Groningen. He then collided head-on with an oncoming vehicle on the regional road.
Kevin De Bruyne will start for Napoli in the Champions League on Tuesday evening. For Manchester City, Jérémy Doku and Erling Haaland will begin the match on the bench. The European evening also features matches involving Atlético de Madrid and Liverpool, as well as the clash between Paris Saint-Germain and FC Barcelona.
Police officer Nordine El Talbi, 41, was shot dead in Jette last week. The investigation is focusing on the suspect’s identity and age. The alleged shooter is believed to be a minor. He was reportedly in Paris when arrested. Judicial authorities are continuing their investigation into the incident.
Two German men, aged 19 and 20, were arrested after a police chase that led from Jabbeke to Ghent on Sunday. The Bruges investigating judge ordered their detention. The pair are also suspected of people smuggling, armed resistance and attempted murder. The judicial investigation into the chase and the allegations is ongoing.
Alexander Blockx, the world No. 27 and fourth seed, has withdrawn from the European Open tennis tournament due to injury. The ATP 250 event is being held in Brussels this week. Blockx will be replaced in the draw by Gauthier Onclin, who joins the Brussels tournament following the withdrawal.
On Friday, gusts of up to 95 kilometres per hour are possible along the coast, while heavy rain could sweep across the country. Weatherman David Dehenauw says it could be the first official storm of the autumn, and a powerful one. The forecast raises questions about early Halloween walks and the chances of one last day on the terraces later this autumn.
Flemish Welfare Minister Caroline Gennez (Vooruit) is ending the video podcast ‘Het Wassalon’ about equal opportunities ahead of schedule. She said so during a debate in the Flemish Parliament. The production cost the government €800,000 and attracted barely any views. Both the opposition and the majority considered the total cost of €800,000 staggering.
A fire broke out around 4:30 a.m. at the luxury Botanic Sanctuary hotel on Leopoldstraat in central Antwerp. More than 100 guests were evacuated and had to leave the building. No one was injured or killed.
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