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Mysterious pedestrian button without a traffic light in Heemskerk: What happens when you press it?

Mysterious pedestrian button without a traffic light in Heemskerk: What happens when you press it?

A mysterious pedestrian push button has been discovered in Heemskerk despite the absence of an accompanying traffic light or a road to cross. The device's function remains unknown, as such buttons are normally used to assist pedestrians in safely crossing streets or to trigger audio signals.

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

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