Incident in Nunspeet

A car drove into a crowd of people waiting for a parade in Nunspeet, Netherlands, on Monday night, injuring nine individuals, according to a statement from ⁤Gelderland police​ Reuters. At least three of the injured are in serious condition.

The incident occurred as people gathered to watch a ⁣parade of vehicles decorated with Christmas lights, approximately 80 kilometers (50 miles)⁣ east of Amsterdam. The municipality of Elburg, a nearby town, ⁤announced⁢ the parade was halted following ⁤the ​event Reuters.

Investigation Underway

Gelderland police stated on social media that the incident did not immediately appear to be deliberate, but an investigation is ongoing Reuters. The driver, a 56-year-old woman ‌from Nunspeet, sustained ⁤minor injuries and was detained,⁣ which police indicated is standard procedure ⁤in serious traffic accidents.

Authorities have not released ⁢further details regarding the driver ⁢or the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Reaction from Local Officials

Jan Nathan Rozendaal, the Mayor of Elburg, ⁢expressed his concern and sadness,⁢ stating, “What should have‌ been⁢ a⁤ moment of solidarity ends in great worry and sadness” Reuters.