OM started criminal investigations into accidental taps Alphen – nrc.nl

Bystanders watching the havoc that caused the collapse. Photos ANP / AS Media

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The Public Prosecutor together with the Inspectorate of Social Affairs and Employment, a criminal investigation into the incident this afternoon involving two valves on homes fell in Alphen aan den Rijn. Three people who were involved in the incident have now been reported to the police, let Deputy Chief Prosecutor Kitty Nooy know during a press conference.

The people came forward because they wanted to tell their story, Nooy said . “It should also be clear that we have identified them as suspects.” She emphasized that the three status have been suspicious, so they can claim the rights which they are entitled as such as right to silence and a lawyer.

Update: No casualties

Mayor Liesbeth Spies showed up around 23:15 pm know that – unlike earlier in the day seemed to be the case – no casualties or injuries

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“Although we hardly dared to believe it when we saw the pictures, the conclusion at this point seems to be that there are no victims and injured. That does not mean we’re done. There is a lot of material damage, pain and discomfort because some people can not go home or witnessed this terrible accident. The next few days there is still much work to be done. “

Many witnesses, much uncertainty

Nooy also said that many eyewitnesses have come forward. Police collect their names and details.

Spies had around 22.00 announced during the press conference with Nooy that the municipality could still give no clarity about possible casualties. However, they did figures about doing the rounds – Omroep West and ANP made on the authority of the fire soon reported 20 wounded -. Off as baseless speculation

The search did to victims under the evening of her holiday Spies returned the highest priority. Care was needed, because in some places could be in danger of collapse.

Huge noise. Now emergency regulation

The accident was at the end of the afternoon rather than at the Juliana Bridge in Alphen aan den Rijn. During construction work by the company Mourik a piece of the bridge was replaced, when two cranes bridge part and all fell over and ended up on some houses and shops in the Hooftstraat. Bystanders were startled by a loud noise. On pictures is to see that there is a big havoc. Several homes were destroyed.

The whole area is known as far as another emergency ordinance. Local residents can go to a reception center. About sixty ( and not previously reported by the municipality four hundred ) people have registered for it

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