St Antonius Hospital

On Sunday evening 26 May 2024, the ramps of the Q-Park St. Antonius Hospital car park in Nieuwegein, the Netherlands, collapsed. After intensive investigation with search dogs and drones in the parking facility, it was quickly determined that there were no casualties, and the Dutch Safety Board (OVV) started an exploratory investigation into the cause of the incident.

Quick support for motorists

Most of the cars trapped in the car park belonged to hospital staff, who needed their cars to travel to and from work. Q-Park (operator), Primevest (owner) and the Hospital arranged replacement vehicles for the 143 cars trapped in the car park.

To minimise inconvenience for patients and visitors, alternative parking at nearby car parks as well as shuttle buses to and from the hospital were arranged.

About three weeks after the incident, the first cars were removed from the car park. These had been parked on the ground floor in an area that had been declared safe.

About eight weeks after the incident, salvage workers hoisted more than 120 cars from the upper parking decks of the hospital car park that had been declared safe.

Figure 3 Cars being hoisted from the car park

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A few cars remained trapped in the structure as these were parked near the collapsed ramps and covered in debris.

All parties involved are diligently conducting their research and demolition plans, ensuring that the next steps are executed safely and responsibly, prioritising the well-being of people, the building, and its surroundings.

The car park remains closed till further notice.