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4 injured in explosion and fire in Dutch city Utrecht

The Hague, Jan 15 (UNI) An explosion followed by a fire injured four people in the Dutch city of Utrecht on Thursday afternoon, local authorities confirmed.
Two people were treated at the scene by ambulance crews, one person with minor injuries was taken to hospital, and a fourth individual - a bystander who became unwell after the incident - was also hospitalized, Utrecht Mayor Sharon Dijksma told a press conference. She said no one was seriously injured and no people have been reported missing.
The Utrecht Safety Region said the fire in the city center has been brought under control. Specialist teams are beginning searches for anyone who may still be trapped under the rubble, although authorities do not expect to find any victims.
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