The Gilze-Rijen Airbase was evacuated.
Gilze-Rijen Airbase (Picture: X)
Gilze-Rjien Airbase has been evacuated within the Netherlands as a “suspicious incident” is investigated. Emergency companies, together with the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee rushed to the scene and are presently conducting an investigation.
At 4.15pm CEST (3.15pm BST) the Defence Explosives Ordnance Disposal arrived on the scene. Safety personnel carrying bulletproof vests have additionally been noticed.
week in the past15:30 Lauran O’Toole
What do we all know to this point?
In accordance with the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee at round 3pm CEST (2pm BST) a portion of the air base was evacuated this afternoon as a precaution.
No additional particulars relating to the precise nature of the suspicious scenario has been launched as of but.
week in the past15:23 Lauran O’Toole
Defence Explosives Ordnance Disposal staff arrive
About eight minutes in the past, at 3:15pm BST (4:15pm CEST), the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee reported that the Defence Explosives Ordnance Disposal staff had arrived on the scene.
week in the past15:18 Lauran O’Toole
Good afternoon
Good afternoon. My title is Lauran O’Toole and welcome to our stay coverag.
A “suspicious incident” is presently below investigation at Gilze-Rijen Air Base in Rijen, Netherlands.
We are going to offer you stay updates as and once we obtain them.
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