Editorial photo #13201174 Disaster and Accident

Utrecht Blast Causes Widespread Damage

UTRECHT, Netherlands, Jan 15, 2026 -- An Explosion Struck A Central Street In Utrecht On Thursday, Damaging Historic Buildings And Injuring Several People, According To Emergency Services. Authorities Said Multiple Structures Collapsed Following The Blast, Prompting A Large-scale Rescue And Safety Operation In The City Center. (Photo by Mouneb Taim/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID: #13201174
Date taken: 15 January 2026
Location: —
Photographer: Mouneb Taim/NurPhoto
Category: Disaster and Accident

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