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Explosions Damage Homes in Rijswijk and Rotterdam-Kralingen as Police Investigate

Police seek witnesses at a repeatedly targeted Rotterdam address.

Overview

  • In Rijswijk around 13:00 Sunday, a blast on the fourth floor of a 12‑storey flat blew out part of the gallery after witnesses reported multiple explosions.
  • Firefighters quickly extinguished the flames and the safety region reported no injuries, with the apartment’s occupants confirmed not to be home.
  • A police helicopter circled and a trauma helicopter landed as responders assessed neighboring units, with Stichting Salvage supporting residents with damage reviews.
  • Before 06:00 Monday in Rotterdam-Kralingen, an explosive detonated at a Berkelstraat portiek that had already faced two earlier blasts and a shooting.
  • Police cordoned off the Rotterdam scene, secured evidence traces and continued to seek tips after recently sharing suspect images linked to the earlier attacks.