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Large Explosion and Fire Strike Utrecht City Centre, Injuring at Least Four

Search teams work in damaged buildings under an ongoing investigation into the cause.

Overview

  • Authorities reported at least four people injured and transported to Utrecht University Medical Center for treatment.
  • Firefighters are conducting search-and-rescue operations in collapsed and damaged structures within a cordoned area.
  • Utrecht’s mayor said it remains possible that people are still buried under debris as checks continue.
  • Hospitals activated an emergency trauma center and the Red Cross called for volunteers to assist the response.
  • Streets near the blast site were littered with glass and debris as crews used ladders to access affected buildings.