Skip to main content
Netherlands News in English

Main navigation

  • Top stories
  • Health
  • Crime
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Tech
  • Culture
  • Sports
  • Weird
  • 1-1-2
Image
Hague police officer
A police officer in The Hague. Sept. 11, 2015 - Credit: Dutchlight / DepositPhotos - License: DepositPhotos
Crime
Rijswijk
Steenlaan
fire
arson
caravan
explosion
gas bottle
police
riot police
fire department
Friday, 1 January 2021 - 10:30

Share this article:

Video: Several people catch fire after blowing up a caravan

Video footage from RIjswijk shows multiple people catching fire after a caravan they set alight exploded. It is not clear how severely they were injured in this incident on New Year's Eve.

According to Omroep West, a group of people set a caravan on fire on Steenlaan. Several gas bottles inside the caravan exploded, resulting in a number of people close to the vehicle catching fire.

📹 | Bij een autobandenbrand in Rijswijk zijn oudjaarsavond meerdere mensen in brand gevlogen. Dat gebeurde nadat er iets ontplofte. Hoe de slachtoffers eraan toe zijn, is onduidelijk. pic.twitter.com/bIoZNWuf5M

— Omroep West (@omroepwest) January 1, 2021

The police had to deploy riot police to support the fire brigade in extinguishing the fire. The riot police formed a line to keep gathered young people at a distance, so that firefighters could do their work unhindered.

More like this

Image
Synagogue on A.B.N. Davidsplein in Rotterdam
Arson at Rotterdem synagogue; Police investigating
Image
An explosion destroyed at least five apartments on Tarwekamp in The Hague. Four people were quickly hospitalized as rescuers searched for missing people. 7 Dec. 2024
Motive behind arson that killed six in The Hague may involve soured relationship, SUV sale
Image
Rescue work is being done on Tarwekamp, The Hague, following a major fire& explosion
Four suspects identified in Hague explosion that killed six; Remanded to jail for arson
Image
An explosion caused significant damage at the law firm Spuistraat 10 Advocaten on Spuistraat in Amsterdam Centrum, 14 October 2024
Explosion at law firm in Amsterdam city center
Make NL Times your top Google source

Follow us:

Latest stories

  • NS €49 summer pass launch overwhelms site as some struggle to order it, sales top 20,000
  • Two men suspected in Amsterdam explosion remain jailed; Third person released
  • PSV sells Ismael Saibari to Bayern Munich for record €55 million
  • Maasstad hospital technician accused of €21,000 fraud tied to Curaçao building project
  • Explosion, violence among drunk service members at military bases prompt Ministry review

Top stories

  • Two men suspected in Amsterdam explosion remain jailed; Third person released
  • Some 20,000 parents wrongly compensated as victims of benefits scandal, sources say
  • Dutch gov't scraps plans for own tax on packages from China; Awaiting EU import tax
  • NS launches €49 per month ticket for unlimted off-peak travel this summer
  • Oranje start World Cup campaign with 2-2 draw after late goal from Japan

© 2012-2026, NL Times, All rights reserved.

Footer menu

  • Change Privacy Settings
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact
  • Partner Content