Funeral held for victims of the Hague explosion, Mayor van Zanen attends
3 weeks ago

Funeral held for victims of the Hague explosion, Mayor van Zanen attends

NL Times  

The funeral of three family members who died in a deadly explosion on Tarwekamp in The Hague two weeks ago was held Saturday in the presence of 250 mourners, including family, friends, and Mayor Jan van Zanen. The victims, part of a Chinese family, included a 45-year-old father, a 41-year-old mother, and their 17-year-old daughter. “Li, Renai, and Sofia were taken from us far too soon," said Van Zanen during the service. I hope this unity gives your family the strength to move forward.” Family members expressed their grief, calling the deaths “incomprehensible” and “unbearable.” They also thanked the community for their support, saying, “We feel the compassion from so many, and that brings comfort.” Donations for the victims have exceeded 650,000 euros, including 98,000 euros for the family’s funeral costs.

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The Hague City Council honors victims of the Tarwekamp explosion with moment of silence
3 weeks, 3 days ago

The Hague City Council honors victims of the Tarwekamp explosion with moment of silence

NL Times  

The mayor of The Hague, Jan van Zanen, took a moment to commemorate the victims of the explosions at the Tarwekamp apartment complex a week ago before their city ​​council meeting. “Six people’s lives were taken away, suddenly, out of nowhere,” said Van Zanen. The mayor spoke of his gratitude for the work done by emergency services, which was “not …

Funerals set for six killed in explosions in The Hague; Communities concerned
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Funerals set for six killed in explosions in The Hague; Communities concerned

NL Times  

Funerals to honor the six people who died in the explosions and fire at an apartment complex in The Hague will take place at the end of this week, according to victim support organizations Namens de Familie and Slachtofferhulp Nederland. The announcement on Tuesday came a day after community meetings for residents living near the site of the deadly Tarwekamp …

Memorial held for victims of the Hague apartment explosion
4 weeks ago

Memorial held for victims of the Hague apartment explosion

NL Times  

A memorial service took place Saturday afternoon at the Adventkerk in the Mariahoeve neighborhood of The Hague to honor the victims of the devastating apartment building explosions that occurred one week ago on Tarwekamp Street. The church, along with The Hague municipality, anticipated that several hundred residents would attend the service to reflect on the tragedy and its aftermath. The …

Final two victims from The Hague explosions identified as men aged 44 and 63
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1 month ago

Final two victims from The Hague explosions identified as men aged 44 and 63

NL Times  

The fifth and sixth victims who died in the explosions and fire at an apartment complex on Tarwekamp in The Hague were identified as two men aged 44 and 63. Police told NL Times that there was no evidence of a drug lab at the scene, as some speculated, but police still believe that foul play may have taken place …

At least five people killed in The Hague blast, four injured
1 month ago

At least five people killed in The Hague blast, four injured

Dutch News  

Emergency service workers worked through the night in their search for people killed in the explosion at an apartment complex in The Hague on Saturday without success and it remains unclear how many people are still missing. The Hague mayor Jan van Zanen told a press conference in the afternoon it is “extremely unlikely” anyone else would be found alive. …

Four bodies recovered, others missing after The Hague explosion
1 month ago

Four bodies recovered, others missing after The Hague explosion

Dutch News  

It is still unclear how many people are missing in the ruins of an apartment complex in The Hague that was hit by an explosion in the early hours of Saturday morning, the city’s mayor Jan van Zanen has told reporters. However, it is “extremely unlikely” anyone else will be found alive, Van Zanen told a news conference nine hours …

Several hospitalized in The Hague apartment explosion, mayor says in update
1 month ago

Several hospitalized in The Hague apartment explosion, mayor says in update

NL Times  

At least one child was among the four people already hospitalized after an apartment complex explosion and fire in The Hague, said the city’s mayor, Jan van Zanen, describing the situation as "a very major incident." The fire on early Saturday morning destroyed five two-story apartments and damaged several others, including the tapas bar and beauty salon located on the …

One found alive in Hague explosion rubble; Fourth dead body recovered
1 month ago

One found alive in Hague explosion rubble; Fourth dead body recovered

NL Times  

Emergency workers rescued someone who was still alive from the rubble of an apartment building collapse on Tarwekamp in The Hague. The announcement by the regional fire service was followed minutes later by confirmation that a fourth dead body was also recovered. It was the first living person rescued from the disaster site since three wounded adults were brought to …

At least three killed in The Hague apartment collapse; More victims likely
1 month ago

At least three killed in The Hague apartment collapse; More victims likely

NL Times  

At least three people were killed in the early morning explosion and fire at an apartment complex in The Hague on Saturday, said Mayor Jan van Zanen and emergency services officials. Police investigation is ongoing as search for suspicious car continues “The scale of the destruction caused by the fire and explosions defies description,” Van Zanen said. “This is a …

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