Two explosions in one week target homes on Wingerd in The Hague's Ypenburg district
A second explosion in less than a week has rocked the Wingerd street in the Ypenburg neighborhood of The Hague, raising concerns in the community. The latest blast occurred late Saturday night into early Sunday morning, around 3:00 a.m. The explosion caused significant damage to the front of a house but, fortunately, no injuries were reported.
This explosion follows a similar incident just days earlier. On the night from Thursday to Friday, another home on Wingerd was targeted by an explosion around 3:30 a.m. Neighbors reported hearing a loud bang that was audible from a considerable distance. One person was injured in that blast and was treated by emergency medical personnel. Significant damage was also reported at that location.
The explosion on Thursday left the front door of the targeted home blown off, and nearby residents reacted with shock. One neighbor described the incident as “totally bizarre,” adding that “the kitchen cabinets fell off the wall from the force of the blast.” The door of the house affected by Sunday’s explosion was also destroyed.
Local police are investigating both explosions. Authorities have not yet determined why the two homes were targeted.
“We don’t know yet why these two homes were chosen,” said a police spokesperson. The investigation continues, and law enforcement is urging anyone with information to come forward.
