Explosion in The Hague Apartment Building Kills 5, Search for Missing Continues
A powerful blast caused a partial building collapse and fire, leaving several injured and many feared trapped as investigations into the cause are underway.
- The explosion occurred early Saturday morning in the Mariahoeve district of The Hague, destroying five apartments and causing significant structural damage.
- Authorities have confirmed five fatalities and four injuries, with one survivor pulled from the rubble 12 hours after the blast.
- Rescue teams, including specialized units with sniffer dogs, are working to locate an unknown number of people still believed to be trapped under the debris.
- The cause of the explosion remains unclear, but police are investigating a car seen speeding away from the scene shortly after the incident.
- Speculation about the cause includes potential criminal activity, such as illegal fireworks or a gas explosion, though no definitive conclusions have been made.
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