In The Hague, a person died in an explosion and a big fire in a portico apartment on Friday afternoon. In addition, several people were injured. The fire brigade had to save residents with a platform platform.
The explosion took place just after 5 pm in the Hengelolaan, after which a major fire started. Ambulance staff still tried to resuscitate the victim, but that was to no avail. In addition, several people were injured. Two people were taken to the hospital.
There are frames on the street that have been blown out of the houses. Eyewitnesses saw that the explosion blew bikes and scooters.
The fire brigade had recently received a report of a gas smell, a spokesperson for the fire brigade told Anp news agency. Six houses were hit by the explosion.
The fire brigade has evacuated homes in three porches. In addition, several residents with aerial platforms had to be saved from a balcony.
It is not known how the explosion and fire originated.
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A lot of damage and smoke at Portiekflat The Hague after large explosion
In The Hague, A Person, Friday Afternoon died in An Explosion and Large Fire in An Apartment Building. Several other people were injured. The Fire Department had to rescue residents from Balconies with aerial platform.
The Explosion Occurred Shortly After 5:00 pm in the Hengelolaan, After which a Large Fire Broke Out. Ambulance personnel Tried to Resuscitation the Victim, But to No Avail. Several other people were also injured. Two people have leg tasks to the hospital.
Window frames that were blown out of the houses are lying in the street. Eyewitnesses saw the explosion blow over bicycles and scooters.
The Fire Brigade had Received A Report of A Gas Smell Shortly Before, A Spokesperson for the Fire Brigade Told Press Agency ANP . Six Homes Have Been Affected by the Explosion.
The Fire Brigade Has Evacuated Homes in Three Apartment Entrances. Several Residents had to be rescued from a balcony using aerial platforms.
It is not Known How the Explosion and Fire started.
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