Fatal Explosion in The Hague Leaves Multiple Dead and Injured

An explosion and fire in a residential area of The Hague, Netherlands, resulted in the deaths of at least three people and injuries to others, with several apartments destroyed. The cause of the explosion is under investigation, and authorities are searching for a car seen leaving the scene. Emergency services have shifted from rescue to recovery efforts, as the chance of finding more survivors is slim. Dutch leaders, including the Prime Minister and the royal family, expressed their condolences to those affected.