A drunk driver traveling the wrong way on the A1 highway near Naarden, Netherlands, collided with a taxi early this morning. The incident occurred around 6:15 AM as the 33-year-old Amsterdam resident drove his Volkswagen Polo against oncoming traffic. Fortunately, the taxi driver and two passengers escaped without injuries, though both vehicles sustained significant damage – the taxi lost a wheel. Police have arrested the driver and are investigating the cause of the wrong-way driving and the driver’s blood alcohol content, having confiscated his license. The highway is partially closed in the direction of Amsterdam due to ongoing road work and the cleanup operation following the crash. Authorities anticipate continued delays as they investigate and clear the scene.

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