A person set himself and his car on fire at Amsterdam’s Bridge Square on Thursday in what police believe was a probable suicide attempt.
Local media images shows a reddish vehicles approaching the National Monument near the block’s southern area.
The affair began with a small explosion, followed by embers emerging from the vehicle. Amsterdam authorities confirmed on X: “CCTV footage shows that the flames on Dam Square started after an explosion in the car”.
Police reported that despite many people being near, no spectators were harmed. The picture showed persons fleeing whilst police cars quickly surrounded the using car.
Authorities confirmed that the vehicle consciously set the car on fire and was injured in the process. He stumbled out of the burning car with his clothing in flames, but officers immediately stepped in to put out the fire.
The wounded person was afterwards identified as a 50-year-old Dutch voter from North Netherlands and was hospitalised under police custody. Authorities withheld his title.
” Police are keeping all possibilities available, but have powerful doubts that the man wanted to take his own life. He is suspected of arson”, stated the authorities.
An AFP editor observed officers and explosives specialists examining the damaged vehicle, with the main plaza remaining restricted.
A witness told AT5 broadcast about hearing a” little music, not even a real blast” and seeing individuals escape. ” Next suddenly there was a loud bang and lots of dark smoke”.
” After that I saw the man. Immediately he was on fire. It was unreal”, she recounted.
