Overview
- Police confirmed one victim has died from the Nunspeet crowd crash; five people remain hospitalized including the 56-year-old driver, with two seriously injured, and officials say there is no sign of intent or intoxication as the cause is still being investigated.
- Mayor Céline Blom reported that all injured children have been discharged, about 60 to 70 people witnessed the incident, and the municipality is offering aftercare sessions as churches plan to acknowledge the tragedy during services.
- Recent break-ins at fire stations in Zundert, Bladel and Heeze targeted hydraulic rescue tools, prompting police investigations and tighter security as safety regions warn that stolen equipment can hinder lifesaving operations.
- Police seized large quantities of heavy or illegal fireworks in Bergen op Zoom, Ede and Berlicum, with more than 100 kilos found at some addresses, and authorities warned that storing such fireworks in homes poses serious risks to residents and neighbors.
- Two men were arrested in the Barendrecht McDonald’s shooting case as inquiries continue, and the Public Prosecution Service said it will not appeal the TBS psychiatric measure imposed in the fatal Erasmusbrug stabbing case.