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Fires, accidents, traffic jams, delays and short news items: with this live blog you can follow 112 news and other short news in Friesland closely.
In the event of a fire in a flat on Ubbo Emmiuslaan in Leeuwarden, the fire alarm went off on Tuesday afternoon. Many residents were therefore already outside when the fire brigade arrived. An air fryer had caught fire in the house. The fire brigade managed to extinguish the fire quickly.
Homes around the popular Amsterdam fries shop Fabel Friet are sold for lower prices than comparable houses two blocks away. According to research by TU Delft, this is due to the long queues that are almost daily at the door. Fabel Friet in de Runstraat has become a tourist attraction in recent years thanks to TikTok. In front of the store, there are often long 'TikTokrijen' waiting for a portion of fries.
An accident involving a motorcycle, car and pedestrian occurred on the Groningerstraatweg in Leeuwarden. The motorcyclist and pedestrian were seriously injured, police report. The pedestrian is a 21-year-old woman from Tytsjerksteradiel. The motorcyclist is a 43-year-old woman from Leeuwarden. Both victims were taken to the hospital.
SC Cambuur is preparing for the resumption of the competition during the interlandbreak. In this blog you will stay informed of all developments around the league player from Leeuwarden.
Wednesday afternoon around 12.15 pm, the emergency services pulled out for a person in the water on the Groningerstraatweg in Leeuwarden. A car and a motorcycle were involved in the incident. At least two people were injured in the accident. Several emergency services arrived on the scene as a matter of urgency, including the fire brigade, ambulance service, police and a trauma team.
Police in Arnhem arrested eight people last night following a fight and subsequent incidents in the city center. One of the suspects is facing charges of attempted manslaughter. The violence occurred after 9:30 PM at various locations across central Arnhem and involved a large group of youths.
Young volunteers and trainees from Omroep Leeuwarden spent a day at the NLPO Awards. The day was dominated by workshops, meetings and inspiration for young creators within the local broadcaster. During various workshops, participants were introduced to new ways of telling stories and exchanging experiences with other young creators from the country. There was also attention for the nominated productions for the NLPO Awards
For 76-year-old Anita Bareman from Grou, the concept of resilience is central to her life. She believes that a person can bend without breaking and that resilience requires active effort. This principle serves as a recurring theme throughout her life story.
September has been remarkably warm in Friesland, with several warm days recorded in Leeuwarden as well. The month is ending on a sunny note. On Wednesday, September 30, temperatures in the Frisian capital could reach around 24 degrees.
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