Hostage Crisis Unfolds in Dutch Town of Ede
TL;DR
Several people are being held hostage in a building in the town of Ede, Netherlands, with no indication of a terrorist motive. Three hostages have been released, but the situation is ongoing. The area has been cordoned off, and residents have been evacuated from nearby homes. Trains to and from Ede have been cancelled, and shops in the town centre remain closed.
- Several people being held hostage in Dutch town, police say Al Jazeera English
- Hostage situation underway at Dutch cafe WRAL News
- Police say multiple people are being held hostage in a Dutch town. They have evacuated nearby homes The Associated Press
- Several people taken hostage in Dutch town of Ede The Guardian
- Police say 3 hostages have been released but the situation in a Dutch town is not over NBC News
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