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Man with gunshot wound found in taxi at Hoofddorp gas station

A man was found with a gunshot wound in a taxi at a gas station along the A4 motorway near Hoofddorp around 3:00 PM. Police have launched an investigation into the incident, though details regarding the circumstances and the victim's condition remain unknown.

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Based on reporting by rss. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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