Alderman De Haan involved in accident with coastal tram: "Pure distraction, before I knew it I crashed into that tram"

Rudi Cattrysse, a local official in De Haan, was involved in a traffic accident after running a red light and colliding with a tram. The incident occurred on October 9, but footage has only recently surfaced. Cattrysse was in a hurry to deliver a speech and attributed the accident to distraction. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, although his vehicle sustained significant damage. He confirmed he was not under the influence of alcohol at the time. The mayor expressed understanding, stating such incidents can happen to anyone, and emphasized the importance of no injuries resulting from the crash.