On Thursday, an explosion on a residential street in central Utrecht caused a fire and widespread damage, forcing residents into nearby shopping areas. Emergency services reported at least four people injured, all transported to the city hospital, though the extent of their injuries remains unknown. Firefighters struggled to enter damaged homes due to concerns about structural integrity and are investigating how to safely search the rubble for survivors. Authorities have not yet determined the cause of the blast, while displaced residents are being accommodated in a nearby hotel.

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