According to De Telegraaf, the explosion led to an extensive fire in the apartment building and several apartments are said to be destroyed.
At least four people have been taken to hospital, one of whom is a child, according to mayor Jan van Zanen, the newspaper writes.
According to the rescue service, up to 20 people are believed to have been affected by the accident.
An extensive rescue operation is underway. According to a spokesperson for the rescue service, “it is not impossible that there are still people under the racial masses”.
What caused the explosion is not known.