One person died and three others were injured in explosions and a fire that hit a three-story apartment block in The Hague, Netherlands. The mayor of the city, Jan van Zanen, stated that missing people were believed to be buried under debris and the chances of finding survivors were very small. The cause of the blasts is unknown, but investigators are looking into a car that sped away shortly after the incident. The explosions destroyed several apartments and ignited a fire, leading to the collapse of part of the building. Several people were rescued and taken to a hospital, while up to 20 others are still missing. The Dutch authorities have deployed a search-and-rescue team to the scene and are using sniffer dogs to locate survivors. Neighbors reported hearing a child calling for help as the building burned. Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof expressed shock at the disaster and offered assistance to local authorities. The Dutch royal family also expressed sympathy for those affected. The Hague is home to several international courts. The Dutch police are expected to provide updates on the situation.
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