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Safety / Incidents

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September 2026

Omroep Leeuwarden · 17 SeptTranslated

Two cars damaged in collision at intersection in Leeuwarden

Two cars collided on Wednesday evening at the intersection of the Schrans and Zuiderplein in Leeuwarden. In the accident, one person was injured. The collision took place around 9:55 pm. The police and ambulance arrived urgently to provide assistance.

Omroep Leeuwarden · 17 SeptTranslated

Two people seriously injured in motorcycle accident in Leeuwarden

Two people were seriously injured in a one-sided accident with a motorcycle on Havanklaan in Leeuwarden during the night from Wednesday to Thursday. One of the victims was seriously injured. The report was received by the emergency services around 2 a.m. On the spot, police and aid workers found a motorcycle that had ended up in the bushes.

Omroep Leeuwarden · 16 SeptTranslated

21 schools in Leeuwarden participate in Children's Stamp Campaign

This year, students from 21 primary schools in Leeuwarden are participating in the Children's Postage Stamp campaign. The national campaign officially started today. This year, the theme of the campaign is‘ Growing up safely. You just have to. ’

Omroep Leeuwarden · 16 SeptTranslated

Container fire on the Archipelweg in Leeuwarden

On Tuesday evening, a fire broke out in an underground container on the Archipelweg in Leeuwarden. The fire brigade was called up around 9:10 pm for the fire, at the intersection with the Poppeweg. The fire emitted a considerable amount of smoke. The fire brigade put out the flames and brought the situation under control. As far as is known, no one was injured and no further damage was caused to the environment. © Omroep Leeuwarden 2023 - All rights reserved

Omroep Leeuwarden · 16 SeptTranslated

Stabbing incident at Stationsplein in Leeuwarden

A stabbing incident took place on the Stationsplein in Leeuwarden on Tuesday evening shortly before midnight. The emergency services were called around 11.50 pm. A person was checked on the spot by ambulance personnel. According to the initial information, the person would have stabbed himself.

Omroep Leeuwarden · 15 SeptTranslated

Several nitrous oxide bottles on fire at Bilgaarderpaad in Leeuwarden

On the Bilgaarderpaad in Leeuwarden, a fire broke out on Monday evening in which several nitrous oxide bottles were on fire. The fire brigade was alerted to the outside fire around 5.50 pm. Firefighters quenched the bottles and then cooled them. This prevented the situation from escalating further. Nothing is yet known about the cause of the fire. As far as we know, no injuries have occurred. © Omroep Leeuwarden 2023 - 2026 - All Rights Reserved