Early this morning, there was a massive explosion in an apartment block in the Hague. At least 4 people are dead. The cause is not known, but it appears there were two small bangs followed by a massive explosion.
Police are trying to identify and locate a car that drove from the scene at a high speed after the explosion.
Security cameras captured the sound of the two bangs followed by the explosion.
The below article from NOS.nl is partially translated by Fousesquawk. It is the section at the start of the article.
*Update 2:20 pm PST: The death count is now at 5.
*Update (12-8-2024): Dutch authorities have informed the public that there are indications the explosion result was part of a crime, but will not say what those indications are. The death toll remains at 5.
NOS News Today 08;19 Updated today 18:48
Survivor pulled out from the rubble-4 bodies recovered after the explosions
Around 06:15 this morning, in the Tarwekamp in the Hague, there was an enormous explosion. A porch apartment was partially collapsed. Four people are confirmed dead.
Here is what else we know:
Rescue workers have pulled a survivor from under the rubble.
Mayor Van Zanen is (expecting) the worst-case scenario and says that they are no longer talking about a rescue operation, but recovery work.
The municipality is holding a meeting today for those directly affected and residents.
According to the police, a car drove away at high speed after the huge explosion.
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