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Utrecht City-Center Explosion Leaves Buildings Collapsed as Search and Stabilization Continue

Officials cite a suspected gas leak as inquiries proceed.

Overview

  • Urban Search and Rescue dogs found no signs of live victims overnight, yet crews cannot rule out additional casualties due to unstable structures.
  • Explosions and fire at Visscherssteeg caused severe damage across the area, with several buildings collapsed and three reported as heavily compromised.
  • Four people were injured, the residents of the worst-hit home were away and unharmed, and no one has been reported missing.
  • Dozens of residents were evacuated and housed at locations including Hotel Karel V, while hotel guests and nearby businesses remain unable to access properties.
  • For safety, Stedin cut electricity to 40 homes and gas to 34, and UMC Utrecht briefly activated a calamity hospital before closing it after receiving one patient.