In the Brabant village of De Rips, a truck carrying pigs has overturned, after which a number of the animals escaped. The truck presumably had about 175 animals on board, says a spokesperson for the security region to NU.nl.
According to the spokesperson, a number of the pigs are still in the truck. The security services will open it to see how the animals are doing. A veterinarian is also on the way.
The spokesperson could not say how many animals are still on the loose at this time. Two fire trucks are on the scene.
The driver of the truck was able to climb out of the vehicle himself after it overturned. It is not clear whether he was injured. The police are still investigating how the truck was able to overturn.