One person died and three others were injured in explosions and a fire that hit a three-story apartment block in The Hague, the Netherlands. Mayor Jan van Zanen stated that missing people were believed to be buried under debris and the chance of finding survivors was slim. The cause of the blasts is unknown, but authorities are seeking witnesses who saw a car speeding away. Several apartments were destroyed and part of the building collapsed due to the fire. A specialized search-and-rescue team with sniffer dogs is searching for up to 20 people believed to have been inside during the explosion. Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof expressed shock at the disaster and offered assistance to local authorities. The Hague, home to major international courts, is reeling from the tragedy. The Dutch royal family offered sympathy to those affected by the incident. The police are expected to provide updates as the situation unfolds.
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Apartment block in The Netherlands struck by explosion
