Up to 20 trapped in rubble after The Hague apartment building fire & explosion
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Up to 20 trapped in rubble after The Hague apartment building fire & explosion

NL Times  

Emergency services are responding to a devastating explosion early Saturday morning that partially destroyed a three-story apartment building on Tarwekamp in The Hague. A powerful blast, followed by a large fire, caused multiple apartments to collapse, leaving a “gaping hole” in the structure, witnesses said. The fire quickly spread, engulfing parts of the building in thick black smoke, which continues to billow over the area hours after the explosion. A witness nearby reported hearing three distinct explosions: one near a car parked outside the building and two closer to the structure itself.

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The Hague City Council honors victims of the Tarwekamp explosion with moment of silence
5 days, 18 hours 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 …

Police complete investigation at location of explosion that killed 6 in The Hague
1 week, 4 days ago

Police complete investigation at location of explosion that killed 6 in The Hague

NL Times  

The police investigation at the location of the explosion on the Tarwekamp in The Hague last Saturday has been completed. Several buildings collapsed due to explosions on Saturday morning on the street in the neighborhood of Mariahoeve. The municipality announced earlier on Thursday that the emergency order to stay away from the site of the explosions will not be extended. …

Three arrested in investigation into explosion at Hague apartment building that killed 6
1 week, 6 days ago

Three arrested in investigation into explosion at Hague apartment building that killed 6

NL Times  

Three men were arrested late Monday night in connection with the explosions and fire at an apartment building on Tarwekamp in The Hague. “Further investigation is required to determine whether one of the cars is also the car that drove away from the area of ​​the Tarwekamp at high speed after the explosion,” police continued. Mayor Jan van Zanen of …

Search ends for victims of The Hague apartment explosion; Six killed, city flags lowered
2 weeks ago

Search ends for victims of The Hague apartment explosion; Six killed, city flags lowered

NL Times  

The flags on The Hague’s municipal buildings are hanging half-mast on Monday after two explosions killed six people in an apartment building on Tarwekamp on Saturday. Search dogs from the specialist search-and-rescue team USAR were deployed at the apartment building at around noon on Monday to search a final part of the disaster site. It involves cellars under a detached …

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

The Hague explosions may be criminal, public prosecutor says
2 weeks ago

The Hague explosions may be criminal, public prosecutor says

Dutch News  

The cause of the explosions which killed at least five people in The Hague and injured a further four early on Saturday morning is still unclear, but there are indications the blasts had a criminal origin, chief public prosecutor Margreet Froberg told reporters on Sunday evening. Two major crimes teams have been set up, one to look into the cause …

The Hague explosions could have been criminal, minister says
2 weeks, 1 day ago

The Hague explosions could have been criminal, minister says

Dutch News  

The cause of the explosions which killed at least five people in The Hague and injured a further four early on Saturday morning is still unclear, but there are signs it could have been the result of criminal activity, justice minister David van Weel said on Sunday. Van Weel, who visited the scene with prime minister Dick Schoof on Sunday …

At least five killed after explosion in apartment building in The Hague in Netherlands
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

At least five killed after explosion in apartment building in The Hague in Netherlands

Op India  

At least five people were killed after an explosion in an apartment building in The Hague, the Netherlands on Saturday, CNN reported, citing authorities. He said it is not unknown how many people were still under the rubble, but “the reality is that the chances of survival for them are slim.” He said, “We are considering the worst-case scenario.” The …

No victims found overnight at Hague apartment collapse; 5 dead, others may be missing
2 weeks, 1 day ago

No victims found overnight at Hague apartment collapse; 5 dead, others may be missing

NL Times  

Emergency crews recovered a fifth body Saturday evening from the rubble of the Tarwekamp apartment complex in The Hague, which partially collapsed earlier in the day following a series of explosions. Four bodies were found earlier, and one person was rescued alive around 6 p.m., fire department officials said. Excavators removed large sections of rubble, which firefighters then combed through …

“Indications of a crime” at The Hague apartment explosion that killed 5, says Justice Min.
2 weeks, 1 day ago

“Indications of a crime” at The Hague apartment explosion that killed 5, says Justice Min.

NL Times  

Justice Minister David van Weel has revealed there are indications of a crime following the twin explosions and subsequent fire that devastated the Tarwekamp apartment complex in The Hague on Saturday. “There are indications of a crime,” Van Weel said. Police said a suspicious vehicle raced away from the scene moments after the explosion at 6:15 a.m. Prime Minister Dick …

Death toll rises to 5 as search continues after explosion in The Hague
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Death toll rises to 5 as search continues after explosion in The Hague

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-12-08 07:00 Emergency services work at the site where a three-storey apartment block partially collapsed after a fire and explosion, in The Hague on Dec 7, 2024. THE HAGUE - Dutch authorities have confirmed the recovery of five bodies from the rubble of an apartment building that partially collapsed following a powerful explosion on Saturday morning. Search …

At least five people killed in The Hague blast, four injured
2 weeks, 1 day 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. …

Three dead and several injured after apartment block explosion in the Netherlands
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Three dead and several injured after apartment block explosion in the Netherlands

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Loud bangs rocked the Mariahoeve neighbourhood in The Hague …

Netherlands: 3 dead, multiple injured after massive explosion in apartment complex
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Netherlands: 3 dead, multiple injured after massive explosion in apartment complex

Firstpost  

The blast and fire destroyed at least five homes, but authorities have not determined how many people were buried Emergency personnel work at the scene of an explosion in a residential area in Netherlands. Reuters At least three people were killed Saturday when an apartment complex in The Hague collapsed following a massive explosion and fire, officials said, with little …

Four bodies recovered, others missing after The Hague explosion
2 weeks, 2 days 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 …

Netherlands: Huge explosion collapses portion of three-storey apartment in Hague, many feared trapped
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Netherlands: Huge explosion collapses portion of three-storey apartment in Hague, many feared trapped

Hindustan Times  

An explosion hit the Netherlands capital Hague on Saturday, collapsing a portion of a three-storey apartment and injuring several people, the Associated Press reported. Firemen stand next to a partially collapsed residential building following a fire and an explosion in The Hague on December 7. Emergency rescue personnel said four people were rescued from under the rubble and expressed fear …

The Hague explosion destroyed 5 flats, 4 hospitalised so far
2 weeks, 2 days ago

The Hague explosion destroyed 5 flats, 4 hospitalised so far

Dutch News  

Four people, including one child, have been taken to hospital after a major explosion and fire at an apartment complex in The Hague, which led to the collapse of part of the building. The explosion took place close to the corner of the property and destroyed five apartments, officials said. “The emergency services are working flat out to bring people …

Four in hospital after explosion, fire at The Hague apartments
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Four in hospital after explosion, fire at The Hague apartments

Dutch News  

Four people, including one child, have taken to hospital after a major explosion and fire at an apartment complex in The Hague, which led to the collapse of part of the building. The explosion took place close to the corner of the property and destroyed five apartments, officials said. “The emergency services are working flat out to bring people to …

Burned building's structural instability complicates rescue efforts in The Hague
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Burned building's structural instability complicates rescue efforts in The Hague

NL Times  

Structural instability was complicating efforts to search the rubble of an explosion and fire at a residential complex in The Hague. “A new plan of action needs to be developed before we can continue searching for people who may have been affected by the explosion and subsequent fire,” said the fire department. "I am thinking of the victims and all …

At least three killed in The Hague apartment collapse; More victims likely
2 weeks, 2 days 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 …

Several hospitalized in The Hague apartment explosion, mayor says in update
2 weeks, 2 days 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
2 weeks, 2 days 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 …

Residents barred from returning to homes after the Hague explosion
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Residents barred from returning to homes after the Hague explosion

NL Times  

The residents of an apartment complex in The Hague where a partial building collapse took place on Saturday morning were not going to be allowed to return to their homes at least until Sunday. "It is forbidden for anyone, except for people with a valid interest such as residents and emergency services, to enter the area between the Reigersbergenweg, the …

"It felt like an earthquake": Stunned neighbors gather at The Hague apartment explosion
2 weeks, 2 days ago

"It felt like an earthquake": Stunned neighbors gather at The Hague apartment explosion

NL Times  

Residents in the Mariahoeve neighborhood of The Hague woke up to chaos Saturday morning after an explosion ripped through a three-story apartment building on Tarwekamp, causing a partial collapse and a massive fire. “It felt like a small earthquake,” said a woman who lives on nearby Roggekamp. “There’s a giant crater where the apartments used to be,” said a photographer …

An explosion destroys an apartment block in a Dutch city, killing at least 3 and injuring others
2 weeks, 2 days ago

An explosion destroys an apartment block in a Dutch city, killing at least 3 and injuring others

LA Times  

Firefighters stand at the site of a deadly explosion that destroyed several apartments in The Hague on Saturday. An explosion and fire rocked a neighborhood in the Dutch city of The Hague on Saturday, killing three people, injuring others and destroying several apartments, according to authorities. Mayor Jan van Zanen said investigators were looking into “all possibilities.” Police said they …

Husband of Dutch couple at collapsed German hotel found
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Husband of Dutch couple at collapsed German hotel found

Dutch News  

The young couple and their 2-year-old child from Urk who were among the holidaymakers trapped under the rubble of a German hotel which collapsed around 11 pm on Tuesday have been saved. Eight people are thought to have been trapped but some have since been freed by emergency services, the Dutch woman and her 2-year-old child among them. Her husband …

Husband of Dutch couple at collapsed German hotel found
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Husband of Dutch couple at collapsed German hotel found

Dutch News  

The young couple and their 2-year-old child from Urk who were among the holidaymakers trapped under the rubble of a German hotel which collapsed around 11 pm on Tuesday have been saved. Eight people are thought to have been trapped but some have since been freed by emergency services, the Dutch woman and her 2-year-old child among them. Her husband …

Three people are still missing after Rotterdam explosion
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Three people are still missing after Rotterdam explosion

Dutch News  

Part of an apartment complex in Rotterdam which was destroyed in an apparent gas explosion earlier this week has not yet been properly searched for the bodies of three missing people because the building is unsafe. The relatives, however, say they want their missing family members to be found as soon as possible, and a group have been gathered near …

Three people are still missing after Rotterdam explosion
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Three people are still missing after Rotterdam explosion

Dutch News  

Part of an apartment complex in Rotterdam which was destroyed in an apparent gas explosion earlier this week has not yet been properly searched for the bodies of three missing people because the building is unsafe. The relatives, however, say they want their missing family members to be found as soon as possible, and a group have been gathered near …

Video: Fire breaks out in Amsterdam apartment complex; Top 3 floors evacuated
2 years, 4 months ago

Video: Fire breaks out in Amsterdam apartment complex; Top 3 floors evacuated

NL Times  

A large fire was raging at an apartment complex on Barcelonaplein on KNSM Island in Amsterdam Oost on Thursday afternoon. Many emergency services workers responded to the fire alarm, which was scaled up several times in the early afternoon hours. At 1:20 p.m., the fire department reported that the smoke was decreasing, but firefighters were still struggling to get the …

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