Overview
- The OM, citing a Rijksrecherche review, concluded officers acted properly in the 4 December The Hague pursuit that ended in a fatal crash, noting the driver had been speeding before an ignored stop signal and police kept sufficient distance.
- On the A15 near Spijkenisse, at least seven people were injured in a multi-vehicle collision with a truck, several occupants were freed from wrecks, and the road fully reopened roughly four hours later.
- On the A16 near Breda-Noord, three were taken to hospital and the van driver was arrested after a saliva test indicated narcotics, with traffic restrictions lasting into the night for investigation and repairs.
- In Rhenen, a large overnight fire destroyed a garage building; the VRU reported the blaze was contained without injuries, officials estimated about ten cars lost, and owners later claimed 70–80 were destroyed.
- Police investigating a series of car arsons in Assen received eight tips after Opsporing Verzocht broadcast surveillance footage, but no arrests have been made.