A tragic explosion rocked a three-storey block of flats in The Hague's Tarwekamp area in the early hours of the morning, causing significant structural damage and prompting an immediate emergency response. The explosion occurred around 06:15 local time and led to the partial collapse of several homes, with report detailing that rescuers are currently searching for up to 20 individuals who might have been in the building at the time.
Explosion Devastates Flats in The Hague: Search Underway for Survivors
Explosion Devastates Flats in The Hague: Search Underway for Survivors
An early-morning blast in a residential area sparks a large emergency response as rescuers comb through debris for victims.
Firefighters quickly arrived on the scene to combat the resulting fire and clear the rubble. As of this moment, four people have been successfully rescued, but the situation remains precarious as anxieties rise over the fate of others still trapped. Authorities have yet to determine the cause of the blast, but local media suggest a vehicle was seen fleeing the vicinity just after the explosion, leading police to pursue this line of inquiry. The search and investigation continue in what authorities describe as a rapidly evolving situation in the heart of The Hague.
