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"Hague Apartment Explosion: Sixth Victim Found, Police Investigate Possible Crime"

"Six people died and four were injured in a Hague apartment building explosion on Saturday; nineteen homes were damaged, five completely destroyed; police investigate a possible crime."

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JusticeOtherNetherlandsInvestigationCasualtiesExplosionBuilding CollapseThe HagueCriminal Activity

Politie (Netherlands Police)Openbaar Ministerie (Public Prosecution Service)Rampen Identificatie Team (Disaster Identification Team)Veiligheidsregio Haaglanden (Security Region The Hague)

Margreet Fröberg

"What is the extent of the damage caused by the explosion, and what challenges are hindering the investigation into its cause?": "The explosion caused widespread damage, impacting nineteen homes, five of which were destroyed. The recovery effort involves painstaking removal of debris to locate victims, hindering identification due to the intensity of the fire. The police are investigating the possibility of foul play."
"What is the current death toll from the Hague apartment building explosion and what is the status of the search and rescue operation?": "A sixth victim has been found in the rubble of a Hague apartment building that collapsed Saturday after an explosion, bringing the death toll to six. Nineteen homes were damaged, five completely destroyed. The search continues to ensure no more victims remain."
"What are the potential long-term implications of this event, considering the ongoing investigation into a possible crime and the impact on the community?": "The ongoing investigation into the cause of the explosion is hindered by the search for victims and the severe damage. The identification process is hampered by the intensity of the fire. The police are actively collecting evidence and appealing for witnesses to shed light on a rapidly departing car seen near the scene immediately after the explosion."

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