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Wednesday, 19 June 2019 - 07:43

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ATM bombing leaves devastation on Amsterdam street

An ATM on Postjesweg in Amsterdam was blown open early on Wednesday morning. Photos from the scene show that the blast caused major damage. The police and the Ministry of Defense's explosive experts are at the scene.

The ATM bombing happened at around 3:30 a.m. on the corner of Postjesweg and Columbusstraat. Photos from the scene show that part of the building's facade was blown off. The adjacent pet shop also sustained damage. And local residents report their windows shattering, according to NOS.

The police cordoned off the street. Forensic investigators and explosive experts are investigating.

Weer een grote ravage na de zoveelste #plofkraak ditmaal aan de #Postjesweg in Amsterdam west. Buren werden vannacht 4 uur wakker door een harde knal. Panden zwaar beschadigd. Getuige geweest ? 0900-8844 of anoniem 0800-7000 of bij uw plaatselijke veldwachter. pic.twitter.com/geDcXke766

— Robby Hiel (@PersburoUNN) June 19, 2019

Ravage door plofkraak in Amsterdam-West.https://t.co/81hHRbcAW6

Een geldautomaat op de Postjesweg in Amsterdam is afgelopen nacht het doelwit geweest van een plofkraak. Op beelden is te zien dat er veel schade is ontstaan door de explosie. De gevel van het getroffen pan... pic.twitter.com/nkeIz1buJ5

— NL Nieuws (@NieuwsNu123) June 19, 2019

Enorme knal bij plofkraak op de Postjesweghttps://t.co/f1UFPtl8ng pic.twitter.com/axTwQPOyOp

— AT5 (@AT5) June 19, 2019

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