Apartment Houses in The Hague Demolished After Explosive Blast
Image caption Several apartments were destroyed in the Mariah eve neighborhood of The Hague, the Netherlands, by the blast The blast, which residents said they could hear as a huge bang, was followed by the sound of screaming, it added. One woman, who spoke outside her bomb-damaged house to local media, initially thought it was an earthquake given how powerful the blast was.
The Hague Devastated as Part of Apartment Complex Crumbles
The blast toppled part of an apartment complex, setting off a fire that worsened the devastation. Rescue workers descended on the site and pulled four people from the rubble. They were all rushed to a local hospital for treatment. Others might still be trapped beneath the debris, authorities warned.
One witness said they heard a child calling for help while the flames spread through the building, according to Sky News. Social media footage from a neighboring high-rise building showed the area of five apartments had been entirely consumed with fire and left in the rubble, highlighting the magnitude of the explosion.
Emergency Response and Search in The Hague
Several ambulances could be seen near the site, waiting to treat more victims. A local hospital spokesperson confirmed they were on standby to treat injuries, as more deaths were anticipated. Dutch officials sent a specialized urban search and rescue unit to the area, as well as four search dogs trained to locate victims buried under debris.
Dutch PM Zoomed: No Dead’s Found After The Hague Explosion
The Dutch prime minister, Dick Schoof, said he was shocked by the images that echoed from the disaster and has offered to provide full support to local authorities in addressing the aftermath. The cause of the explosion has not yet been revealed, and investigations are underway to find out what caused the blast.
Explosion in The Hague: Investigation Continues
The article describes the ongoing situation, with authorities working to determine the full extent of the damage and search for survivors. The community is reportedly shaken by the blast in The Hauge, while the timely response on behalf of the authorities on the ground has ensured that victims receive assistance.
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