2024 The Hague explosion

2024 The Hague explosion
DateDecember 7, 2024 (2024-12-07)
Time06:15 (CET)
LocationMariahoeve en Marlot neighborhood of The Hague, Netherlands
Coordinates52°05′19″N 4°21′13″E / 52.0886°N 4.3537°E / 52.0886; 4.3537
TypeExplosion
CauseUnder investigation
Deaths6
Non-fatal injuries4
Property damageFive apartment flats destroyed
AccusedMoshtag Barekzai, Ilyas and Mourad from Roosendaal and Adil from Oosterhout

In the early morning of December 7, 2024, a major explosion occurred in the Mariahoeve en Marlot neighborhood of The Hague, Netherlands, resulting in at least six fatalities, injuries, and significant damage to several residential buildings. The explosion prompted a large scale emergency response and investigation.

According to the police, the explosions were aimed at a bridal clothing store on the ground floor of the affected apartment complex.