30 Mar 2024 | 09:03 AM UTC
Netherlands: Emergency response ongoing to security incident in Ede, March 30
Authorities responding to security incident on Nieuwe Stationsstraat, Ede, Netherlands, on March 30. Evacuations, road closures reported.
Authorities are responding to a security incident in Nieuwe Stationsstraat, Ede, on the morning of March 30. Early reports indicate that a person has taken hostages in a cafe, and claims to have explosives. Police, fire, and paramedic services are at the scene. A safety perimeter has been established and around 150 local residents have been evacuated. Train services have been postponed between Barneveld Zuid and Ede-Wageningen. The duration of the response operation remains unclear; authorities are likely to provide updates in the coming hours.
Road closures and heightened security will continue until the incident concludes.
Avoid the affected area until authorities give the all-clear. Allow additional time if traveling in Ede. Strictly heed all instructions from law enforcement officers.
