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Statement from city officials on Netherlands power plant blast

Posted on 11-08 at 07:50:39 CST

[As released by Nijmegen city officials - translation by BNO News]

EXPLOSION ELECTRABEL

This morning at around 7 a.m. an explosion occurred at Electrabel. Smoke has been detected and the surrounding area has been temporarily closed.

There are no casualties and no injuries, as it is currently known. All hospitals are open normally and available.

More details to follow.