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Five killed in 'deliberate attack' near royal bus (Update 2)Thursday 30 April 2009 Five people were killed and 13 injured, five seriously, when a black car drove through barricades and narrowly missed a bus carrying the royal family during the Queen's Day celebrations in Apeldoorn. The car veered away from the open bus carrying queen Beatrix, crown prince Willem-Alexander and other members of the royal family and ploughed into a obelix, known locally as the needle. Police said the driver, who was seriously injured, is a 38-year-old white Dutch national. The attack appeared to be deliberate, police said at a news conference on Thursday afternoon. However, there is no indication that the driver acted together with any people or that there is any terrorist motive for the attack. Police said the man was not known to the police nor was he believed to have contact with the mental health services. But 'the initial contact' with the man before he was cut out of the car indicated this was a 'deliberate act', police said. Festivities cancelled The festivities in Apeldoorn, which should have included a traditional file past, were immediately cancelled. Elsewhere in the country, official events and concerts to celebrate Queen's Day were scrapped. In a televised statement, queen Beatrix said her family was 'deeply shocked' that a day which begun in such an atmosphere of celebration should end so terribly. 'My family share their deepest sympathy with the victims and their relatives,' the queen said. For photographs of the aftermath and video of the incident, click here For a photo of the alleged attacker, click here
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Dear Friends of Holland, By Carol Stewart | April 30, 2009 6:26 PM Could there be a connection between the brutal attack today at koninginnenmdag, and the queens secret visit to the Bilderberg meetings this year..?
By Frans J. M. Hendriks | April 30, 2009 7:30 PM Most heartfelt condolences to those families of the slain in this tradegy. Toronto, Canada. By R. Hewitt | April 30, 2009 7:31 PM My heart goes out to all the people of the beautiful Netherlands at this unbelievably tragic and shocking time. By Vera Pazzi (South Africa) | April 30, 2009 8:08 PM This driver is for sure a madman. I mean, which normal man would want to harm such an important and powerful person as Queen Beatrix ... By visitor | April 30, 2009 8:16 PM Dear Dutch People, By Miguel Rodríguez | April 30, 2009 8:31 PM To all who are grieving, By Marion van Spronsen | April 30, 2009 8:53 PM It's a shocking event on such a funful day. Condolences to the deceased and Thank God that the Royal Family is sound and healthy. God Bless By S Arora | April 30, 2009 9:03 PM Dear people of Holland, By Leticia Chávez | April 30, 2009 9:10 PM To the people of Netherlands and Her Majesty By Fasil | April 30, 2009 11:02 PM Hello People of Holland my name is Ashley Henken and my grandfathers family is dutch so to hear about this crash upsets me for the people who got hurt and im glad to hear that the royal family is okay.If anyone knows if anyone in my family is hurt please contact me my email is AshleyCeline93@aol.com By Ashley Henken | April 30, 2009 11:10 PM Dear friends i wish to send condolences to all u and your royal family,my god be with u. Goran from Croatia By Goran | April 30, 2009 11:37 PM This is a terrible and savage act. May the Lord's peace be with the victims and their families. Condolences to the Dutch people from Bulgaria! By Peter | April 30, 2009 11:57 PM It is kind of scary to think that this could have been a lot worse, considering that the car was really close to the royal bus, so he could have easily killed all the royal family if he would have crashed his car fulled of explosives or aimed directly to the bus. I hope this never happens again. By john draffs | April 30, 2009 11:57 PM Shocking and sad news. The Netherlands did not deserve a Queen's Day like that. Our feelings go for those who died and are injured. By Damasceno Family | May 1, 2009 12:00 AM Our deepest condololences... It's really a shame and we felt so sad when we heard the news this morning... We're praying for you.. By Modi | May 1, 2009 2:43 AM To all my brothers and sisters in The Netherlands, I send you my heartfelt condolences. Whether or not you suffer at the hands of sinister people, as on September 11, 2001, or at the hands of mentally ill people, the awful result is the same. I am trying to stretch my mind to find the right words to comfort you, but they really don't exist. Instead, I hope you know there are people in the world who have suffered similar tragedies, and our thoughts, emotions, and minds are with you now. Far away in America, I hurt very deeply for you and with you because of this awful circumstance. But I tell you, however, not to give up hope on your fellow countrymen; grieve now for those who died and were injured, and then redouble your efforts for building an optimistic, constructive, and positive society as time moves on. I, for one, love you and am with you in my heart, and I pray for understanding and peace from this terrible event. Will L. By Will L. | May 1, 2009 3:11 AM Our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families of today's coward acts. We should strongly condemn such mad acts during great events like queens day. By Ram Bahadur Chhetri | May 1, 2009 3:25 AM I am deeply saddened by what has happened there and also grieve with the families and the people of the Netherlands. My dear friend Simon, who is Dutch, and I yearly discuss the excitement that surrounds Queen's Day. I'm so sorry this has happened. My condolences. Karen, from North Little Rock, AR USA By Karen | May 1, 2009 4:02 AM It's a tragedy that a day of celebrations had turned out to be a sad day in Netherlands history. My heartfelt condolences to the families of those whom are affected by this horrible act, to the royal family and to the people of Netherlands. Gaya from Australia By Gaya St George | May 1, 2009 4:47 AM condolences to all people in Netherland By Thai | May 1, 2009 5:21 AM the netherlands did not deserve a queen s day like that.i feel so sad about this news.i am very up set what happen and why? By shahzad ahmad qureshi | May 1, 2009 7:30 AM Dear friends I wish to send condolences to all of you and your royal family. Milan from Serbia. By Milan Vasic | May 1, 2009 7:43 AM What possesses someone to do this - what is usually a day of celebration and loads of fun for the people of the Netherlands, and expats, ended in such tragedy. My deepest condolences to those who lost loved one's By A sad day for Holland | May 1, 2009 8:36 AM Naturally, condolences to victims and their relatives, its a very unfortunate day for the Netherlands and its Royal family. The questions which the news reporter should ask on behalf of the public are ? By Small Brother | May 1, 2009 11:51 AM I am so sad and shocked about the assassination which happened yesterday in the Netherlands before or during celebrations for the queen's day. I feel with my friends from the Netherlands and Curacao and I am deeply touched. I herewith want to express my condolences for the people who lost their lives in this stupid and cruel act. Stephan Aumann By Stephan Aumann | May 1, 2009 11:55 AM Dear Citizens , Expats , Dutch Royal Family and Friends of Holland, Our sincerest condolences to the victims of this senseless attack and to an degree loss of innocence in such a warm friendly nation from all your friends Down Under. Keep strong and makes us believe there are still places on this earth where people are full of good. This just doesn't happen in Holland ! You're in our thoughts and prayers. Jaye in Oz By Jaye Matthews | May 1, 2009 2:15 PM Extending deepest sympathy at this tragic event. By Priscilla Young | May 1, 2009 4:31 PM We feel deeply saddened by this heart-rending tragedy that has taken place. May God provide added comforts and strength. We send our sincerest sympathies for all of you, along with all the victims, their families, and friends. The Gentry Family from Arizona (USA) By The Gentry Family | May 2, 2009 4:31 AM What a tragic ending to such a happy occasion. A momentous day the people of the Netherlands,look so forward to, where they show their support,love and gratitude to the the Royal Family. Our hearts go out to the Royal family. By Karen | May 2, 2009 10:20 AM Dear Friends in Netherlands, By Cagatay Arslan | May 2, 2009 8:25 PM My condolences to the families of the victims. By Betty | May 2, 2009 9:54 PM Their is no such thing as royalty. By People | May 14, 2009 6:14 PM Place your comments: |
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i het is niet te begrijpen voor ons Expats, dat dit mogelijk is in ons Nederland, walgelijk.
DutchNews.nl , bedankt voor de snelle berichtgeving naar ons toe.
By gerard | April 30, 2009 4:54 PM