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Nine hurt as car ploughs into group in Netherlands, authorities investigate

Nine people were injured, three seriously, when a car hit a group in Nunspeet, Netherlands; police say investigation ongoing.

December 23, 2025 / 01:40 IST
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Car hits group in Nunspeet
Car hits group in Nunspeet

Nine people were hurt, three seriously, on Monday when a car ploughed into a group in The Netherlands, with police saying they did not initially suspect an attack.

"At first glance, it does not look deliberate but we are still investigating that," said police on X, formerly Twitter.

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The incident happened in the town or Nunspeet, around 70 kilometres (45 miles) east of Amsterdam.

"My thoughts are with the victims and their families," said Rob Jetten, who is poised to become the country's next prime minister.