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Explosion at home on Leeuw van Vlaanderenstraat in West

An explosion occurred early this morning at a residence on Leeuw van Vlaanderenstraat in Amsterdam's Kolenkitbuurt district. The street has a history of multiple explosions, leading to previous security measures and house closures by local authorities. Police are currently investigating the incident and are seeking witnesses or video footage from the neighborhood.

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