The explosion occurred shortly after 03:30 AM and caused considerable damage to multiple homes. Emergency services responded en masse. Residents were evacuated and temporarily sheltered elsewhere. Fortunately, no one was injured, and after assessing the damage, all residents could return home on Saturday morning.
Earlier that night, around 01:00 AM, gunshots were heard in the vicinity of Franselaan, Deensestraat, and Schiedamseweg Beneden. A man who was later arrested has since been released and is no longer a suspect. The police currently see no connection between the gunshots and the explosion.
Witnesses Wanted
The investigation into these incidents is ongoing, and the police are asking witnesses to come forward. If you saw or heard anything and have not yet spoken to the police, or if you have footage of the explosion area, please contact us, even anonymously.