Car Hits Parade-Goers in Dutch Town, 9 Injured
- 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...
- The incident occurred as people gathered to watch a parade of vehicles decorated with Christmas lights, approximately 80 kilometers (50 miles) east of Amsterdam.
- Gelderland police stated on social media that the incident did not immediately appear to be deliberate, but an investigation is ongoing Reuters.
car Drives Into Crowd at Dutch Parade, Injuring Nine
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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.
Video footage from the scene, broadcast by NOS, showed first responders at the location and a damaged car with its hood open NOS.