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Three injured after car hits pedestrians in Molenbeek car park, one in critical condition

Three people were injured on Wednesday, 8 July 2026, after a car struck them on the Lion City car park in Molenbeek, with one victim reported in critical condition.

Belgium Impulse Editorial·12 July 2026·1 min read·
Well established· 1 primary source + 2 official documents + 2 independent reporting sources

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  • BX1, La DH and 7sur7 reported that three people were injured on 8 July 2026 on the Lion City car park in Molenbeek.
  • BX1 reported that one victim remained in critical condition.
  • No official police or prosecutor account had been located by Belgium Pulse at publication time.
  • Statbel reported 36,968 injury road accidents in Belgium in 2025 and 45,464 victims.

The subject is a serious road collision in Molenbeek-Saint-Jean, Brussels, where Belgian media report that a car struck three people on the Lion City car park and left one person in critical condition.

Background

Molenbeek is a dense Brussels municipality with residential, commercial and transport uses close together. That urban form makes road safety and pedestrian protection recurring local concerns, especially around shops and parking areas.

Context & what happens next

What to do

People using the area should follow any police instructions, avoid speculation about the driver or victims, and rely on official updates for access or safety information.

Impact

Regional — The impact is local to Molenbeek and Brussels: residents, visitors and businesses around the Lion City parking area face immediate concern over safety, access and the pending clarification of the accident circumstances.

Evidence
Well established · 1 primary source + 2 official documents + 2 independent reporting sources
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Commune de Molenbeek-Saint-Jean
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