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Netherlands Public Safety: One Dead After Nunspeet Crowd Crash as Police Tackle Fire-Station Thefts and Fireworks Hauls

Investigators indicate the Nunspeet crash was accidental, redirecting attention to victim care alongside active security probes.

Overview

  • Police confirmed a victim has died from injuries sustained when a car hit spectators at Nunspeet’s Lichtjestour on Monday; nine people were hospitalized initially.
  • Five adults remain in hospital, including the 56-year-old driver; the mayor said intent has been excluded and the driver was not under the influence.
  • A series of burglaries at fire stations in Zundert, Bladel and Heeze targeted hydraulic rescue tools, prompting investigations and tighter security by safety regions.
  • Searches uncovered large caches of dangerous fireworks in homes in Bergen op Zoom, Ede and Berlicum, with seizures ranging from dozens of shells to over 100 kilos.
  • Police arrested two men over Sunday’s Barendrecht McDonald’s shooting, while prosecutors said they will not appeal the Erasmusbrug stabbing verdict that imposed TBS on Ayoub M.