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Pieces of the University of Amsterdam Science Park's roof blown off by hurricane strength winds, 18 Jan 2018
Pieces of the University of Amsterdam Science Park's roof blown off by hurricane strength winds, 18 Jan 2018 - Credit: Photo: @xDave1411 / Twitter
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Thursday, 18 January 2018 - 12:06
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Schiphol partially evacuated; Amsterdam Science Park, many train stations cleared

Three people were hurt by falling pieces of ceiling at Schiphol Airport outside departure halls 1 and 2 on Thursday, a Schiphol employee confirmed to NOS. The pieces of ceiling were blown loose by hurricane strength winds.

Departure halls 1 and 2 were evacuated and are closed until further notice, according to the broadcaster. Passengers can check in at departure hall 3.

The main building on the University of Amsterdam’s Science Park was evacuated Thursday morning, with witnesses saying heavy debris fell off the building’s roof. The debris looked like large roof panels, one person told NL Times.

The evacuation siren was clearly heard in the background while the worker spoke with NL Times. Emergency services were dispatched to the Science Park just after 10:30 a.m. Students, staff, and other personnel tried to take shelter at a nearby sports center, the ACE Startup Village, and the few cafes in short walking distance. No injuries were immediately reported there.

A glass roof blew off a student housing location near Amsterdam Science Park. It was estimated to be about 10 meters long and several meters wide. Residents went out in vain to search for the roof, but it was not found in the neighborhood.

The station hall of Den Haag Centraal was also evacuated on Thursday morning. The storm damaged the roof of the hall and there is a risk of roof tiles falling onto travelers' heads. On Twitter people report concerns that the roof may collapse. "For your own safety, go to the train platforms NOT THROUGH THE HALL. Follow the staff's instructions", The Hague transporter HTM writes on Twitter.

Stationshal Den Haag CS gesloten omdat dakpanelen loslaten. Hopelijk waaien ze niet bij ons naar binnen.. #storm pic.twitter.com/9AEGoim55i

— Marc van Rosmalen (@MarcVRosmalen) January 18, 2018

Den Haag CS afgesloten ivm instortingsgevaar dak #storm pic.twitter.com/m1OONTP3WY

— Jaap Otten (@jaapotten) January 18, 2018

The Ypenburg police station is closed until further notice, community police officer Ferry van Kollenburg reported on Twitter. The police station's glass facade is suffering under the storm winds, and there is a risk of glass ending up on passers-by's heads.

https://twitter.com/wijkagSingels/status/953933454747594753

Glass plates reportedly broke off the Almere Centrum train station building, causing a portion of that building and its surroundings to be evacuated. Some passengers were cordoned off in a corner of the building, where they were given free coffee because of the inconvenience. The Almere police advise people to stay indoors.

Pieces of concrete became dislodged and fell off the Breda train station, BN De Stem reported. That building was also evacuated after 11 a.m.

A home in Zandvoort lost its entire roof to the storm winds:

In zandvoort is een dak er compleet af gewaaid. pic.twitter.com/TOyottmi5U

— Arthur (@ArthurvWamelen) January 18, 2018

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