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Another explosion in Osdorp, this time at a care facility

A healthcare facility in the Osdorp neighborhood of Amsterdam sustained damage after an explosion occurred early in the morning. Police are investigating the incident and have called on witnesses to provide security footage, noting that there is currently no evidence linking this to other recent blasts in the area.

An explosion occurred at a healthcare facility on Klaas Katerstraat in the Osdorp neighborhood of Amsterdam shortly after 4:30 a.m. The blast shattered several windows and caused structural damage to the building. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, and authorities have not yet made any arrests regarding the incident.

Police are currently investigating the scene and have requested that local residents share any footage from doorbell cameras or dashcams that may assist in identifying suspects. While this is the third explosion in the area recently, officials have stated there is currently no confirmed link between this event and previous blasts, including those that led to the closure of a home on the nearby Botteskerksingel yesterday. Witnesses are encouraged to come forward as the investigation continues.

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

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