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Overtoomsesluis bridge diversion
The Overtoomsesluis bridge will be closed to cars, trucks, and trams from April 24 to May 4 due to scheduled maintenance work. Diversions will be in place for all affected traffic during this period.
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Live blog: explosion and fire on Osdorper Ban
Emergency services have been deployed to the Osdorper Ban in Amsterdam following an explosion that caused a partial building collapse and a large fire. Authorities are currently on-site managing the situation and the resulting blaze.
Major fire after explosion on Osdorper Ban, multiple casualties feared
A massive fire broke out on the Osdorper Ban in Amsterdam following a powerful explosion that was heard across the city. The fire department reported multiple expected victims and evacuated a nearby apartment building as the blaze spread from an annex. A specialist technical rescue team was deployed to assist with the risk of structural collapse.