‘City thrown off balance’

The victims of the explosion at the Tarwekamp were commemorated this morning in the Hague city council. Mayor Jan van Zanen gave a speech and a moment of silence was observed in memory of the victims. The explosion, which killed six people, has “thrown the city out of balance”, according to Van Zanen.

“What should have been a nice weekend turned into a tragedy,” the mayor began his speech about the December 7 explosion. “A green street, in a quiet residential area, was reminiscent of a war zone. Six people were taken from their lives. In their own home, where you should feel safe. Entrepreneurs saw their business go up in flames. It is and remains unbearable. contain.”

According to the mayor, the event made a deep impression on many people. The solidarity that the explosion created is something that the residents can be proud of, according to him: “The whole of The Hague sympathizes with everyone who was affected. Help came from the Mariahoeve district and the rest of The Hague. It is like a warm blanket. has been spread over the Tarwekamp. We can take comfort from that and we can be proud of it.”

Four arrests were made after the explosion. In his speech, the mayor emphasized that he hopes that justice will prevail and those responsible will be punished. “No matter how big this crime is, together we are stronger. Mariahoeve has proven that more than once.”

Yesterday it became clear that some of the buildings adjacent to the disaster site must be demolished. The buildings were damaged beyond repair by the explosion. It is still unclear what will happen to other parts of the affected complex. According to that Broadcasting West still researched.