Someone was injured in an explosion in a houseboat on Grasweg in Noord around 10:15 pm.
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According to a spokesperson for the fire service, it is probably the resident of the houseboat. “A bang was heard, but what caused it is unknown,” the spokesperson said. A fire broke out after the explosion. That fire has now been extinguished.
Several fire trucks, police cars and an ambulance were called. The victim was treated in an ambulance by paramedics and then taken to hospital. A bystander said he suffered multiple burns.
Police are investigating what caused the explosion. Witnesses are asked to come forward.
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