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Three dead in shooting and fire Erasmus Medical Center, including 39-year-old woman, 14-year-old girl and 43-year-old teacher
In this liveblog we will keep you updated on the news surrounding the shooting at Erasmus MC and Heiman Dullaertplein. Start reading at the end of this article.
Here the most important information
There was a shooting at Erasmus MC on Thursday afternoon. This happened in a classroom of the medical faculty. A 43-year-old man was killed in the process. A short time before this, shots were fired at a residence on the Heiman Dullaertplein in Delfshaven. Following this, a fire started there. A 39-year-old woman and her 14-year-old were killed in the process. A 32-year-old man was arrested at the parking garage near the Erasmus MC on the Westzeedijk under the helideck; he is suspected in both shootings. The suspect is a student at Erasmus University. Previously, in 2021, he was convicted of animal cruelty.
Metro released, investigation underway at residence
Metro station Dijkzicht has been released again. Earlier in the day iss this hermetically sealed by police, due to the shooting at the Erasmus MC.
At the residence on the Heiman Dullaertplein an investigation is currently underway. The police are also doing the same at the hospital on Thursday evening.
14-year-old girl third victim
The 14-year-old girl who was severely injured in the shooting at the Heiman Dullaertplein earlier in the day has died from her injuries. The police reported. Her mother, a 39-year-old Rotterdam resident, was also killed in the shooting.
Hospital open Friday for patient care
The police have released Erasmus MC again. The hospital itself reports this on its platform X. All scheduled appointments can continue and people are also allowed to visit patients. Earlier in the day, several parts of the academic hospital were evacuated.
Traffic chaos on 's Gravendijkwal
Even though traffic was allowed to flow again, on the 's Gravendijkwal in Rotterdam the cars were still jammed. Our reporter at the scene said so. Many people were angry and took it out on the traffic controllers present, the reporter reported.
Royal couple: 'We sympathize with you'
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima sympathize with the victims of Thursday afternoon in Rotterdam. The RVD announced this via social media. "Our hearts go out to the family and friends of the victims of the acts of violence...We also think of everyone who was in fear during and after these horrific actions."
Suspect is a student at EUR. The 32-year-old man arrested Thursday afternoon is a student at Erasmus University. Police Chief Fred Westerbeke announced this during the press conference of the Rotterdam triangle.
In the two shooting incidents, a 34-year-old woman, a 14-year-old girl and 43-year-old man were killed. Three fatal victims are neighbor (39), her daughter (14) and teacher (43) of suspect who studies at university
Mayor Aboutaleb: 'Emotion in the city is great'
"We have been startled by a horrible incident. Shots were fired in two different places in the city. Many people witnessed it. Emotions in city very high. My heartfelt sympathy goes to victims. We will make sure we provide care for people who need it." Mayor Aboutaleb said this in the press conference with the Rotterdam triangle. The public prosecutor and the Rotterdam police chief were also present.
Kuipers, former director Erasmus MC, responds
Ernst Kuipers, outgoing Minister of Health and also former director of the hospital, responded to today's events via Platform X. "In a place where everyone should feel safe, there were innocent victims today. Attacked in a place where people are treated and doctors of the future are trained. We find it hard to comprehend."
Outgoing Prime Minister Mark Rutte also expressed his condolences. ""The dismay is great after the dramatic events in Rotterdam this afternoon. My thoughts go out to the victims of the violence, their loved ones and to all the people who have been in great fear." He additionally thanked the people who carried out relief efforts.
Motorcycle suspect shooting seized
The motorcycle of the arrested man has been confiscated. With this motorcycle, the suspect probably drove from the Heiman Dullartplein to the Erasmus MC. An eyewitness saw the motorcycle in question riding on the Pieter de Hoochweg shortly before 2 p.m. The man drove quickly around parking cars.
Firearm found in hospital
A firearm was found in the hospital, police reported to NIS. It is still unclear whether this is the suspect's weapon. This is still being investigated.
Eyewitness: 'Am shaking on my legs' "I have now recovered from the shock," Anouk tells Radio Rijnmond. She was working at the hospital in a passageway at the time of the shooting. "I am still shaking on my legs, though." She saw the arrest team invade "with guns and everything that comes with it. "They yelled very loudly that we had to get out now." Anouk got back to safety, but her belongings were still at the hospital. She couldn't access those at the time. "Luckily I had my work phone on, so I was able to act quickly." 'Shooter yelled 'It's time' and fired five targeted shots'
Traffic jam created in Rotterdam
A traffic jam has developed throughout the city. It is rush hour now, so it is always busy, but because of the events around Erasmus MC, it is extra busy. Some people have been stuck for two hours, a man tells our reporter on the scene.
Fire in Erasmus MC extinguished
The fire that raged at Erasmus MC has now been extinguished. Mid-afternoon Thursday, images circulated of fire and a lot of smoke in and around a classroom.
Fatalities
There were three fatalities in Thursday's two incidents. The families and next of kin of the individuals have been notified.
Patients helped out of hospital by doctors
In addition to the staff and students present, many patients also had to leave the hospital. Nurses helped people out one by one. Many of them were accommodated to other places. Where exactly this was, police could not say.
Justice Minister Yesilgöz reaction to shooting
Outgoing justice minister Dilan Yesilgöz has reacted to the shooting at Rotterdam hospital. She sympathizes with the Rotterdammers, she told De Telegraaf. "My and our thoughts are with victims, bystanders, family, friends, emergency workers and police officers," she said.
Police at Rotterdam Central and Sint Franciscus guesthouse
According to witnesses at the scene, there was police surveillance at Rotterdam Central Station. This was also the case at the Sint Franciscus Guest House. Why the police were there was not disclosed.
Person arrested under helideck
A 32-year-old Rotterdam man was arrested under the helideck at EMC Rotterdam. What his role was in the shooting incidents is still being investigated, police reported on X.
Fire in Erasmus MC
Images circulated on social media of a fire in the Erasmus MC, near the place where the shooting allegedly took place.
There was also said to have been a fire in the hospital. That was not confirmed.
A fire was also said to have raged in the hospital. That was not confirmed.
Dead at Heiman Dullaert square
According to our reporter at the scene, one person was killed in the fire at Heiman Dullaert Square. Earlier in the afternoon, shots were fired at that property. A mother and three children were reportedly living in the house. Two children were at home at the time of the shooting. There had reportedly been a drug nuisance around the property for some time.
Metro does not stop at Dijkzigt station
The subway called for people not to get off at Dijkzigt station. The station was also hermetically sealed off by the police.
Man arrested
One person, wearing combat clothing, was detained further down the line. It is a man matching the description. Police confirmed that it is the suspect.
Perpetrator was on the run
Police distributed a description. The suspect was also involved in an incident at Heiman Dullaert Square. Police were looking for a person in combat clothing on a motorcycle. He reportedly had a handgun.
Chaos after shooting
People present at the hospital spoke of chaos and panic. Eyewitnesses saw people going outside with their hands up. Other people had fled, to the Sophia Children's Hospital, for example. One eyewitness told Rijnmond: ''I heard a lot of sirens. I saw police in jeans and protective outerwear and helmets with hoods and they were carrying guns. At first I thought it was the ME, but it turned out to be the arrest team. Then the entrance was closed. The police shouted, "Everybody out, take your things." People went outside with their hands up.
Fire in Heiman Dullaertplein Delfshaven
In a building on the Heiman Dullaertplein in Rotterdam-Delfshaven, shots were fired after which a fire started. Our reporter at the scene saw that the door of the building was out and that the facade was blackened. An eyewitness was quickly at the scene of the fire at Heiman Dullaertplein
Shot in classroom Erasmus MC
Thursday afternoon there was a shooting at Erasmus MC. This was in a classroom of the medical faculty. Several police units were present. An arrest team had invaded the building.
Source: https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/1721199/lees-terug-drie-doden-bij-schietpartij-en-brand-erasmus-mc-waaronder-39-jarige-vrouw-14-jarig-meisje-en-43-jarige-docent
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Advice to the province of South Holland: shut down Chemours immediately
The province of South Holland must shut down Chemours in Dordrecht until it is clear that it no longer emits PFAs, experts advise. The so-called Provincial Advisory Committee on Environmental Quality (PAL) wants the province to respond to the major concerns of those living near the factory.In a letter to the provincial government, the experts write that pfas emissions must be reduced to zero as quickly as possible. As a precaution, the province should halt production at Chemours until then, according to the PAL. The PAL provides solicited and unsolicited advice to the province without obligation. The Provincial Council will meet the day after tomorrow about Chemours.
Health risks
There has been a lot of buzz about the factory near Dordrecht for years . There are many concerns in the area about the harmfulness of the substances that the factory emits and discharges into the water. The discussion gained momentum last summer after research by Zembla showed that Chemours had known about the health risks of PFAs for decades. Pfas is a collective name for thousands of chemicals that are dirt-repellent, water-repellent and fire-resistant. The substances are not or hardly degradable. If people ingest small amounts of pfas over a long period of time, it can damage the immune system and cause cancer. Chemours itself previously said that the company has already greatly reduced PFAs emissions and that it has always informed governments about the substances it produces.
Source: https://nos.nl/artikel/2490916-advies-aan-provincie-zuid-holland-leg-chemours-meteen-stil
Fewer trains around Weesp due to copper theft on the track
Copper theft on the railway near Weesp leads to problems on the Utrecht-Almere and Amsterdam-Amersfoort routes. The routes are not completely finished, but there are fewer trains running today due to the theft. Travelers therefore have to change trains and take a detour, while there is normally a direct connection. For example, there are no trains between Hilversum and Almere Centrum, which means a transfer is necessary. There are fewer intercity trains between Amsterdam Central Station and Amersfoort Central Station. The track will be repaired tonight, ProRail says. That will take a few hours.
Very dangerous
The copper wires are crucial for signals and switches, among other things. If these are broken, trains on the route are no longer visible to traffic control.
A ProRail spokesperson emphasizes that it is extremely dangerous to steal copper on the track. According to him, it also produces little money and causes a lot of inconvenience.
Decrease in copper theft
The number of copper thefts on the railways has steadily decreased in recent years . For example, it was reported 12 times last year, compared to 34 times in 2021, 62 times in 2020 and 65 times in 2019.In 2011, there were more than 500 copper thefts. Then ProRail took measures , to which the rail manager attributes the spectacular decline. Some of the measures were taken together with the police. Copper is increasingly being replaced by other materials. Special incident response officers also looked for traces of copper theft in preparation and employees sometimes lay for nights under a camouflage net along the track, looking for copper thieves.
Source: https://nos.nl/artikel/2489028-minder-treinen-rond-weesp-door-koperdiefstal-op-het-spoor
Burning toilet roll causes evacuation of mental health institution
"If there is smoke development, then something is smoldering or burning," notes the fire brigade spokesperson. The fire brigade is currently still combing the building in search of the source of the smoke. "But fortunately the smoke development is not getting worse." This concerns the mental health institution De Stolpe on Zonnelaan in Hilversum. The building has been evacuated and all residents are on the street. "Luckily the weather is nice," said the fire brigade spokesperson. The cause of the smoke was found around a quarter to seven: a burning toilet roll. The fire brigade quickly had the situation under control. Some bystanders and emergency workers could not suppress their laughter after hearing the cause. No one was injured.
Source: https://www.nhnieuws.nl/nieuws/324273/brandende-wc-rol-zorgt-voor-ontruiming-ggz-instelling
Verstegen is recalling various types of herbs
Food manufacturer Verstegen is recalling several herbal products. The manufacturer does this because it found too much ethylene oxide, a substance used as a disinfectant. The substance was found in a batch of bay leaf, an ingredient found in various Verstegen products. All affected products are now being removed from the market. This includes jars of ground bay leaf, bags of bay leaf, bags of mix for macaroni and spaghetti, certain types of minced spices and cans of 'Italian mix'. The full list can be found here (.pdf). Consumers are advised to stop using the product. They can contact Verstegen if they want to return the product.
No immediate risk
Ethylene oxide is a substance with various applications, but it is mainly used as a disinfectant against bacteria and fungi. In the European Union, foods may contain a maximum of 0.1 milligrams of ethylene oxide per kilo. Anyone who eats something that contains more ethylene oxide than permitted does not immediately run any health risks, says the Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority . It is only harm
Source: https://nos.nl/artikel/2490631-verstegen-roept-diverse-kruidensoorten-terug
Parcel deliverer throws dog food over fence, rabbit Okkie is crushed
A PostNL parcel deliverer appears to have thrown a 15 kilo box of dog food on top of the rabbit Okkie in the Almere Film District last week. The animal was in a run at the time. The residents' security camera filmed the delivery person who returned half an hour later to put the box somewhere else. Owner Roeland Vreeswijk told the story this week to Hart van Nederland . The delivery person certainly did not do it on purpose, Vreeswijk told Omroep Flevoland on Tuesday. "But it was a reckless action. It could also have been a child." When the residents came home they immediately saw that something was wrong with the rabbit. “He dragged himself in and let everything run.” They therefore immediately took the animal to the vet. "They took pictures and determined that the rabbit's pelvis had been broken and that this must have been caused by a large blunt object."
Screaming rabbit
The owners take Okkie to a specialist rabbit doctor, but he indicates that it is 'end of practice'. That's why they put Okkie to sleep. When they got home, they heard from the boy next door that he heard a dull thud that afternoon and then heard the rabbit scream. He also saw the parcel deliverer standing in the run with the box in his hand. After looking back at the camera footage, they realize what happened.
Sad
"My wife is really sad," says Vreeswijk. "We don't know how long Okkie was under the package. If the delivery person had walked a short distance and placed the package on the bench, we wouldn't have had this." He also finds it strange that a delivery person just throws a package over a fence of 190 centimeters. "There could also have been plates in there."
Costs reimbursed by PostNL
After he reported it to PostNL, a manager of the delivery person came by. "We had a nice conversation, he apologized. All vet costs will also be reimbursed. But it will not bring Okkie back." Vreeswijk is happy that PostNL has taken action well, but is disappointed that he had to find out like this. "There is of course a lot of pressure on those guys. But at least put a note in the mail that something went wrong."
Source: https://www.omroepflevoland.nl/nieuws/349597/pakketbezorger-gooit-hondenvoer-over-schutting-konijn-okkie-verbrijzeld
Three dead in shooting and fire Erasmus Medical Center, including 39-year-old woman, 14-year-old girl and 43-year-old teacher
In this liveblog we will keep you updated on the news surrounding the shooting at Erasmus MC and Heiman Dullaertplein. Start reading at the end of this article.
Here the most important information
There was a shooting at Erasmus MC on Thursday afternoon. This happened in a classroom of the medical faculty. A 43-year-old man was killed in the process. A short time before this, shots were fired at a residence on the Heiman Dullaertplein in Delfshaven. Following this, a fire started there. A 39-year-old woman and her 14-year-old were killed in the process. A 32-year-old man was arrested at the parking garage near the Erasmus MC on the Westzeedijk under the helideck; he is suspected in both shootings. The suspect is a student at Erasmus University. Previously, in 2021, he was convicted of animal cruelty.
Metro released, investigation underway at residence
Metro station Dijkzicht has been released again. Earlier in the day iss this hermetically sealed by police, due to the shooting at the Erasmus MC.
At the residence on the Heiman Dullaertplein an investigation is currently underway. The police are also doing the same at the hospital on Thursday evening.
14-year-old girl third victim
The 14-year-old girl who was severely injured in the shooting at the Heiman Dullaertplein earlier in the day has died from her injuries. The police reported. Her mother, a 39-year-old Rotterdam resident, was also killed in the shooting.
Hospital open Friday for patient care
The police have released Erasmus MC again. The hospital itself reports this on its platform X. All scheduled appointments can continue and people are also allowed to visit patients. Earlier in the day, several parts of the academic hospital were evacuated.
Traffic chaos on 's Gravendijkwal
Even though traffic was allowed to flow again, on the 's Gravendijkwal in Rotterdam the cars were still jammed. Our reporter at the scene said so. Many people were angry and took it out on the traffic controllers present, the reporter reported.
Royal couple: 'We sympathize with you'
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima sympathize with the victims of Thursday afternoon in Rotterdam. The RVD announced this via social media. "Our hearts go out to the family and friends of the victims of the acts of violence...We also think of everyone who was in fear during and after these horrific actions."
Suspect is a student at EUR. The 32-year-old man arrested Thursday afternoon is a student at Erasmus University. Police Chief Fred Westerbeke announced this during the press conference of the Rotterdam triangle.
In the two shooting incidents, a 34-year-old woman, a 14-year-old girl and 43-year-old man were killed. Three fatal victims are neighbor (39), her daughter (14) and teacher (43) of suspect who studies at university
Mayor Aboutaleb: 'Emotion in the city is great'
"We have been startled by a horrible incident. Shots were fired in two different places in the city. Many people witnessed it. Emotions in city very high. My heartfelt sympathy goes to victims. We will make sure we provide care for people who need it." Mayor Aboutaleb said this in the press conference with the Rotterdam triangle. The public prosecutor and the Rotterdam police chief were also present.
Kuipers, former director Erasmus MC, responds
Ernst Kuipers, outgoing Minister of Health and also former director of the hospital, responded to today's events via Platform X. "In a place where everyone should feel safe, there were innocent victims today. Attacked in a place where people are treated and doctors of the future are trained. We find it hard to comprehend."
Outgoing Prime Minister Mark Rutte also expressed his condolences. ""The dismay is great after the dramatic events in Rotterdam this afternoon. My thoughts go out to the victims of the violence, their loved ones and to all the people who have been in great fear." He additionally thanked the people who carried out relief efforts.
Motorcycle suspect shooting seized
The motorcycle of the arrested man has been confiscated. With this motorcycle, the suspect probably drove from the Heiman Dullartplein to the Erasmus MC. An eyewitness saw the motorcycle in question riding on the Pieter de Hoochweg shortly before 2 p.m. The man drove quickly around parking cars.
Firearm found in hospital
A firearm was found in the hospital, police reported to NIS. It is still unclear whether this is the suspect's weapon. This is still being investigated.
Eyewitness: 'Am shaking on my legs' "I have now recovered from the shock," Anouk tells Radio Rijnmond. She was working at the hospital in a passageway at the time of the shooting. "I am still shaking on my legs, though." She saw the arrest team invade "with guns and everything that comes with it. "They yelled very loudly that we had to get out now." Anouk got back to safety, but her belongings were still at the hospital. She couldn't access those at the time. "Luckily I had my work phone on, so I was able to act quickly." 'Shooter yelled 'It's time' and fired five targeted shots'
Traffic jam created in Rotterdam
A traffic jam has developed throughout the city. It is rush hour now, so it is always busy, but because of the events around Erasmus MC, it is extra busy. Some people have been stuck for two hours, a man tells our reporter on the scene.
Fire in Erasmus MC extinguished
The fire that raged at Erasmus MC has now been extinguished. Mid-afternoon Thursday, images circulated of fire and a lot of smoke in and around a classroom.
Fatalities
There were three fatalities in Thursday's two incidents. The families and next of kin of the individuals have been notified.
Patients helped out of hospital by doctors
In addition to the staff and students present, many patients also had to leave the hospital. Nurses helped people out one by one. Many of them were accommodated to other places. Where exactly this was, police could not say.
Justice Minister Yesilgöz reaction to shooting
Outgoing justice minister Dilan Yesilgöz has reacted to the shooting at Rotterdam hospital. She sympathizes with the Rotterdammers, she told De Telegraaf. "My and our thoughts are with victims, bystanders, family, friends, emergency workers and police officers," she said.
Police at Rotterdam Central and Sint Franciscus guesthouse
According to witnesses at the scene, there was police surveillance at Rotterdam Central Station. This was also the case at the Sint Franciscus Guest House. Why the police were there was not disclosed.
Person arrested under helideck
A 32-year-old Rotterdam man was arrested under the helideck at EMC Rotterdam. What his role was in the shooting incidents is still being investigated, police reported on X.
Fire in Erasmus MC
Images circulated on social media of a fire in the Erasmus MC, near the place where the shooting allegedly took place.
There was also said to have been a fire in the hospital. That was not confirmed.
A fire was also said to have raged in the hospital. That was not confirmed.
Dead at Heiman Dullaert square
According to our reporter at the scene, one person was killed in the fire at Heiman Dullaert Square. Earlier in the afternoon, shots were fired at that property. A mother and three children were reportedly living in the house. Two children were at home at the time of the shooting. There had reportedly been a drug nuisance around the property for some time.
Metro does not stop at Dijkzigt station
The subway called for people not to get off at Dijkzigt station. The station was also hermetically sealed off by the police.
Man arrested
One person, wearing combat clothing, was detained further down the line. It is a man matching the description. Police confirmed that it is the suspect.
Perpetrator was on the run
Police distributed a description. The suspect was also involved in an incident at Heiman Dullaert Square. Police were looking for a person in combat clothing on a motorcycle. He reportedly had a handgun.
Chaos after shooting
People present at the hospital spoke of chaos and panic. Eyewitnesses saw people going outside with their hands up. Other people had fled, to the Sophia Children's Hospital, for example. One eyewitness told Rijnmond: ''I heard a lot of sirens. I saw police in jeans and protective outerwear and helmets with hoods and they were carrying guns. At first I thought it was the ME, but it turned out to be the arrest team. Then the entrance was closed. The police shouted, "Everybody out, take your things." People went outside with their hands up.
Fire in Heiman Dullaertplein Delfshaven
In a building on the Heiman Dullaertplein in Rotterdam-Delfshaven, shots were fired after which a fire started. Our reporter at the scene saw that the door of the building was out and that the facade was blackened. An eyewitness was quickly at the scene of the fire at Heiman Dullaertplein
Shot in classroom Erasmus MC
Thursday afternoon there was a shooting at Erasmus MC. This was in a classroom of the medical faculty. Several police units were present. An arrest team had invaded the building.
Source: https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/1721199/lees-terug-drie-doden-bij-schietpartij-en-brand-erasmus-mc-waaronder-39-jarige-vrouw-14-jarig-meisje-en-43-jarige-docent
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Advice to the province of South Holland: shut down Chemours immediately
The province of South Holland must shut down Chemours in Dordrecht until it is clear that it no longer emits PFAs, experts advise. The so-called Provincial Advisory Committee on Environmental Quality (PAL) wants the province to respond to the major concerns of those living near the factory.In a letter to the provincial government, the experts write that pfas emissions must be reduced to zero as quickly as possible. As a precaution, the province should halt production at Chemours until then, according to the PAL. The PAL provides solicited and unsolicited advice to the province without obligation. The Provincial Council will meet the day after tomorrow about Chemours.
Health risks
There has been a lot of buzz about the factory near Dordrecht for years . There are many concerns in the area about the harmfulness of the substances that the factory emits and discharges into the water. The discussion gained momentum last summer after research by Zembla showed that Chemours had known about the health risks of PFAs for decades. Pfas is a collective name for thousands of chemicals that are dirt-repellent, water-repellent and fire-resistant. The substances are not or hardly degradable. If people ingest small amounts of pfas over a long period of time, it can damage the immune system and cause cancer. Chemours itself previously said that the company has already greatly reduced PFAs emissions and that it has always informed governments about the substances it produces.
Source: https://nos.nl/artikel/2490916-advies-aan-provincie-zuid-holland-leg-chemours-meteen-stil
Fewer trains around Weesp due to copper theft on the track
Copper theft on the railway near Weesp leads to problems on the Utrecht-Almere and Amsterdam-Amersfoort routes. The routes are not completely finished, but there are fewer trains running today due to the theft. Travelers therefore have to change trains and take a detour, while there is normally a direct connection. For example, there are no trains between Hilversum and Almere Centrum, which means a transfer is necessary. There are fewer intercity trains between Amsterdam Central Station and Amersfoort Central Station. The track will be repaired tonight, ProRail says. That will take a few hours.
Very dangerous
The copper wires are crucial for signals and switches, among other things. If these are broken, trains on the route are no longer visible to traffic control.
A ProRail spokesperson emphasizes that it is extremely dangerous to steal copper on the track. According to him, it also produces little money and causes a lot of inconvenience.
Decrease in copper theft
The number of copper thefts on the railways has steadily decreased in recent years . For example, it was reported 12 times last year, compared to 34 times in 2021, 62 times in 2020 and 65 times in 2019.In 2011, there were more than 500 copper thefts. Then ProRail took measures , to which the rail manager attributes the spectacular decline. Some of the measures were taken together with the police. Copper is increasingly being replaced by other materials. Special incident response officers also looked for traces of copper theft in preparation and employees sometimes lay for nights under a camouflage net along the track, looking for copper thieves.
Source: https://nos.nl/artikel/2489028-minder-treinen-rond-weesp-door-koperdiefstal-op-het-spoor
Burning toilet roll causes evacuation of mental health institution
"If there is smoke development, then something is smoldering or burning," notes the fire brigade spokesperson. The fire brigade is currently still combing the building in search of the source of the smoke. "But fortunately the smoke development is not getting worse." This concerns the mental health institution De Stolpe on Zonnelaan in Hilversum. The building has been evacuated and all residents are on the street. "Luckily the weather is nice," said the fire brigade spokesperson. The cause of the smoke was found around a quarter to seven: a burning toilet roll. The fire brigade quickly had the situation under control. Some bystanders and emergency workers could not suppress their laughter after hearing the cause. No one was injured.
Source: https://www.nhnieuws.nl/nieuws/324273/brandende-wc-rol-zorgt-voor-ontruiming-ggz-instelling
Verstegen is recalling various types of herbs
Food manufacturer Verstegen is recalling several herbal products. The manufacturer does this because it found too much ethylene oxide, a substance used as a disinfectant. The substance was found in a batch of bay leaf, an ingredient found in various Verstegen products. All affected products are now being removed from the market. This includes jars of ground bay leaf, bags of bay leaf, bags of mix for macaroni and spaghetti, certain types of minced spices and cans of 'Italian mix'. The full list can be found here (.pdf). Consumers are advised to stop using the product. They can contact Verstegen if they want to return the product.
No immediate risk
Ethylene oxide is a substance with various applications, but it is mainly used as a disinfectant against bacteria and fungi. In the European Union, foods may contain a maximum of 0.1 milligrams of ethylene oxide per kilo. Anyone who eats something that contains more ethylene oxide than permitted does not immediately run any health risks, says the Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority . It is only harm
Source: https://nos.nl/artikel/2490631-verstegen-roept-diverse-kruidensoorten-terug
Parcel deliverer throws dog food over fence, rabbit Okkie is crushed
A PostNL parcel deliverer appears to have thrown a 15 kilo box of dog food on top of the rabbit Okkie in the Almere Film District last week. The animal was in a run at the time. The residents' security camera filmed the delivery person who returned half an hour later to put the box somewhere else. Owner Roeland Vreeswijk told the story this week to Hart van Nederland . The delivery person certainly did not do it on purpose, Vreeswijk told Omroep Flevoland on Tuesday. "But it was a reckless action. It could also have been a child." When the residents came home they immediately saw that something was wrong with the rabbit. “He dragged himself in and let everything run.” They therefore immediately took the animal to the vet. "They took pictures and determined that the rabbit's pelvis had been broken and that this must have been caused by a large blunt object."
Screaming rabbit
The owners take Okkie to a specialist rabbit doctor, but he indicates that it is 'end of practice'. That's why they put Okkie to sleep. When they got home, they heard from the boy next door that he heard a dull thud that afternoon and then heard the rabbit scream. He also saw the parcel deliverer standing in the run with the box in his hand. After looking back at the camera footage, they realize what happened.
Sad
"My wife is really sad," says Vreeswijk. "We don't know how long Okkie was under the package. If the delivery person had walked a short distance and placed the package on the bench, we wouldn't have had this." He also finds it strange that a delivery person just throws a package over a fence of 190 centimeters. "There could also have been plates in there."
Costs reimbursed by PostNL
After he reported it to PostNL, a manager of the delivery person came by. "We had a nice conversation, he apologized. All vet costs will also be reimbursed. But it will not bring Okkie back." Vreeswijk is happy that PostNL has taken action well, but is disappointed that he had to find out like this. "There is of course a lot of pressure on those guys. But at least put a note in the mail that something went wrong."
Source: https://www.omroepflevoland.nl/nieuws/349597/pakketbezorger-gooit-hondenvoer-over-schutting-konijn-okkie-verbrijzeld
Translated from Dutch to English with Google translate