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Tree at Dam tot Damloop festival site in danger of falling

Tree at Dam tot Damloop festival site in danger of falling

An entrance to the Dam tot Dam Park in Zaandam was closed during the 40th edition of the Dam tot Damloop due to a tree that threatened to fall. Emergency services were deployed to secure the area, and over 50,000 participants running from Amsterdam to Zaandam were redirected to ensure their safety.

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