Overview
- Authorities kept the Visscherssteeg–Springweg–Mariaplaats area sealed at least until 16:00, with the Springweg parking garage closed and a city information point opening at noon.
- At least four people suffered minor injuries and search teams, including dogs, reported no missing persons after overnight sweeps.
- Mayor Sharon Dijksma said displaced residents are being housed in hotels as long as needed and that some heavily damaged properties will not be habitable; residents can retrieve key items under escort.
- The Utrecht safety region says gas is the working hypothesis but not confirmed, structural instability is delaying forensic access, and net operator Stedin reported it had no work underway at the site.
- Emergency crews reported three buildings with very severe damage and widespread broken glass, glass contractors mobilized for large-scale repairs, and the incident drew extensive international media coverage.