A devastating explosion in The Hague over the weekend has left six people dead and dozens of apartments damaged or destroyed. Emergency authorities have officially concluded their search for victims, confirming that no one else is missing. While the cause of the explosion remains unclear, authorities are not ruling out the possibility of criminal intent. The Dutch king and queen visited the site to offer their support to residents and volunteers, with King Willem-Alexander expressing shock at the impact of the explosion. Three of the confirmed victims are from the same family, leaving an eight-year-old boy as the sole survivor after losing both his parents and sister. The city’s mayor has issued an emergency order and flags are at half-mast in remembrance of the victims. Police continue to investigate the incident, focusing on gathering clues from the rubble to determine what exactly happened. Residents have been allowed to briefly enter the evacuated area to collect their personal belongings. The community is coming together to support those affected by this tragic event as they seek answers and begin the process of rebuilding.
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