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Justus van Effenhove
Zoetermeer
Zuid-Holland
Wednesday, 24 December 2014 - 10:26

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Firework blast injures one, ignites three cars

Three cars completely burnt out in Zoetermeer on Tuesday night after a firework bomb exploded nearby. One person was injured and taken to the hospital. It is not known how he or she was involved in the incident. The police do not know if the person owned one of the cars or threw the fireworks. No one has been arrested yet. The incident occurred on Justus van Effenhove in the Zuid-Holland area. https://twitter.com/nufoto/status/547677313102798848/photo/1

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