An explosion destroyed an apartment building in the Netherlands, at least three people died | News in brief

At least three people were killed in an explosion and fire in an apartment building in The Hague on Saturday.

According to the authorities, several apartments were destroyed. The cause of the explosion is not yet known. Mayor Jan van Zanen said officials are exploring all options. The police say they are looking for a car that was seen leaving the scene.

At least three bodies have been found in the ruins of the building and four people have been taken to the hospital. According to Van Zanen, it is unclear how many people may be missing.

Source: AP

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