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Utrecht Reopens City Centre After Explosions, Keeps Visscherssteeg Closed During Probe

Access remains limited on Visscherssteeg pending structural safety assessments.

Overview

  • The wider cordon has been lifted, though Visscherssteeg stays shut with overnight monitoring by police and security.
  • Forensic investigators are still examining the cause as crews work to restore water, gas and electricity in the area.
  • Stichting Salvage is guiding residents and entrepreneurs back where safe, with several Springweg buildings deemed structurally unsafe and reopenings delayed.
  • Most cars were recovered from the Springweg parking garage before it was closed, with roughly ten vehicles still visible on upper levels.
  • Separately, a tram struck a delivery scooter in Rotterdam without serious injury, and Papendrecht police are investigating suspected arson that destroyed three cars and are seeking two people on a scooter.