A woman runs over several people in a town near Amsterdam

Published on January 06, 2026 | Translated from Spanish
Image showing the scene of the incident on a street in a Dutch town, with emergency vehicles and police cordoning off the area after the multiple collision.

A woman runs over several people in a town near Amsterdam

This Monday, a vehicle driven by a woman drove into a group of people in a locality east of the Dutch capital. The incident leaves a toll of at least nine people injured, three of whom are in serious condition. The authorities arrested the driver on the spot. 🚨

The police are investigating the causes of the incident

After initial analyses, the Dutch police report that they find no indications pointing to a premeditated attack. The agents prioritize the hypothesis that it may have been an accident, although they continue to gather data to determine the exact causes. The event shocks the peaceful community.

Emergency teams' response:
  • Several ambulances and medical personnel were dispatched to the scene to stabilize the injured and transport them to hospitals.
  • The police cordoned off the area to facilitate the rescue and collect evidence from the incident.
  • Witnesses describe to local media moments of great confusion and panic when the car advanced toward the crowd.
The police rule out that the collision was intentional and are handling the hypothesis of an accident.

Consequences and reactions in the locality

Emergency services acted quickly to assist the victims at the site of the multiple collision. The speed of their intervention was crucial to attend to the most seriously injured.

Details on the development of the events:
  • The incident occurred in a public area where several people were gathered.
  • The driver was detained immediately after the incident by the officers present.
  • The investigation remains open to clarify all aspects, although a terrorist or premeditated motive is ruled out.

Context and final reflection

This tragic event reminds us how unpredictable reality can be, generating deep shock in a normally peaceful community. The authorities continue working to provide clarity on what happened while attending to the victims and their families. The priority now is to care for the injured and complete the investigation. 🤕