At the Dam Square in the center of the Dutch Amsterdam, a car exploded on Thursday, which was probably set on fire by his driver while trying to commit suicide, The police reported there. The driver with injuries was taken to the hospital. In the meantime, he was identified as a 50-year-old Dutchman, but the police did not disclose his name, TASR reports on the basis of AFP report.
The shots that appeared in local media and social networks, see how a small red car comes to the national memorial in the square. Shortly thereafter, a small explosion followed and the vehicles were flanked by flames.
Amsterdam police on the social network X said there was a fire in the square after an explosion. There were many people near the vehicle at that time and have not yet reported any injured. The passers -by ran out after the explosion, and several police vehicles subsequently surrounded the burning car. The police assume that the fire intentionally set up a car driver who suffered injuries. He was out of the car in a burning clothes that the police quickly quench.
They were taken to the hospital. He is also in police custody. Meanwhile, it was identified as an approximately 50-year-old Dutchman from Northern Holland Province. Investigators are investigating all possible scenarios, but according to the police statement, they have a strong suspicion that the man wanted to take his life. At the same time, he is also suspected of arson.
The incident occurred exactly a week after Near the square Dam stabbed and injured a Ukrainian citizen five people. The Dutch prosecutor’s office said on Tuesday that he “acted with a terrorist” intention.
