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 after the blast. Doorbell footage seems to indicate there were two small and one larger explosion ahead of the fire at around 6.15 am on Saturday. Eerst twee zachtere knallen en daarna de grote.#tarwekamp #explosies #Mariahoeve pic.twitter.com/FmgUXmBmVj — Sabberdijosia December 7, 2024 The mayor declined to speculate on the cause of the blast.

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Funeral held for victims of the Hague explosion, Mayor van Zanen attends
2 days, 17 hours 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 …

The Hague City Council honors victims of the Tarwekamp explosion with moment of silence
5 days, 17 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 …

Sixth body found at The Hague blast site, king and queen visit
2 weeks ago

Sixth body found at The Hague blast site, king and queen visit

Dutch News  

Emergency service workers have found a another body under the rubble of an apartment complex in The Hague that was destroyed in an explosion early on Saturday morning. Local officials told a press conference on Sunday evening that there were indications that the blast was due to a crime, but declined to comment on suggestions a drugs lab may have …

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 …

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 …

6th body found on site of Hague explosions; 4 victims identified, including 17 y.o. girl
2 weeks ago

6th body found on site of Hague explosions; 4 victims identified, including 17 y.o. girl

NL Times  

The emergency services found a sixth person dead on the Tarwekamp in The Hague during the early hours of Monday morning, a spokesperson of Veilighedsregio Haaglanden confirmed. Emergency services searched the rubble using excavators and dogs. The spokesperson for the Veligheidsregio Haaglanden, the office that covers the emergency services in the region, said that emergency services searched through the night …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

One body found at explosion site, demolition work continues
10 months, 3 weeks ago

One body found at explosion site, demolition work continues

Dutch News  

Riot police were drafted in to maintain order at the site of this week’s explosion in a low rise apartment block in Rotterdam after locals tried to search the wreckage for two missing men. One body was found early in the evening after relatives had been looking through the rubble, despite calls by the police to stay away. “We waited …

One body found at explosion site, demolition work continues
10 months, 3 weeks ago

One body found at explosion site, demolition work continues

Dutch News  

Riot police were drafted in to maintain order at the site of this week’s explosion in a low rise apartment block in Rotterdam after locals tried to search the wreckage for two missing men. One body was found early in the evening after relatives had been looking through the rubble, despite calls by the police to stay away. “We waited …

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 …

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