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Street littered with broken glass after explosion at De Pijp coffeeshop

Street littered with broken glass after explosion at De Pijp coffeeshop

An explosion occurred at a coffeeshop on the Eerste van der Helststraat in Amsterdam during the night, shattering windows and covering the street in glass. No injuries were reported, and police are currently investigating the scene after the suspects fled the area.

An explosion occurred overnight at a coffeeshop located on the Eerste van der Helststraat in the De Pijp neighborhood of Amsterdam. The blast was described by local residents as a loud noise, which resulted in significant property damage. Glass fragments were scattered across the street, affecting not only the storefront of the establishment but also nearby terrace partitions. Fortunately, no injuries were reported in the incident.

Following the explosion, police and forensic teams arrived on the scene to gather evidence and conduct a thorough investigation. Authorities confirmed that the suspects managed to flee the area before law enforcement could arrive. While police are currently working to identify those responsible, no arrests have been made at this time. The investigation into the cause and circumstances surrounding the blast is ongoing.

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

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