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An explosion hit a three-story apartment block in the Dutch city of The Hague on Saturday, partly toppling the building and injuring four people, according to authorities. The cause of the explosion is not clear, but Dutch say police are seeking information on a car that sped away shortly after, and have appealed for witnesses, according the BBC. A search-and-rescue dog works at a site of the explosion. The three-storey apartment block in the Hague partially collapsed after the fire and explosion. The Hague is home to several major international courts, including the International Court of Justice and the International Criminal Court.
Persons: Phil Nijhuis, Dick Schoof, RAMON VAN FLYMEN Organizations: BBC, Reuters, Authorities, NOS, Dutch, Getty, International Court of Justice, Criminal Locations: Dutch, The, Hague, AFP
CNN —At least four people have been taken to the hospital after an explosion in an apartment building in The Hague, the Netherlands on Saturday, according to authorities. The blast took place around 6:15 a.m. local time, firefighters said, causing the three-story apartment building to partially collapse and set on fire. The three-story apartment block partially collapsed after the incident, firefighters said. Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof said in a post on X that he was “shocked” by images of the damaged apartment building, and that he has spoken with the mayor of The Hague to offer help. The Dutch king and queen said in a statement that their thoughts were with those affected by the incident.
Persons: Jeffrey Groeneweg, Phil Nijhuis, Hague, Dick Schoof Organizations: CNN, Police, Getty, NOS, Firefighters Locations: The Hague, Netherlands, Dutch, Hague
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