Police arrested a 36-year-old man from Roosendaal on suspicion of armed robbery following an incident on Tuesday night. The suspect threatened a woman with a weapon near Elisadonk around 02:30 and stole her bag. He inadvertently revealed his location by calling the police himself to report a dispute, leading officers to his residence where he was apprehended. A ball pistol and the stolen bag were recovered.
On Wednesday, a small amount of nitric acid leaked from a warehouse at Koningshof in Oirschot, prompting a response from multiple fire units. The incident, likely caused by residual chemicals in a pump, is the fourth hazardous material event in the Brabant-Zuidoost region in approximately one month. Firefighters conducted precautionary measurements at nearby football fields, finding no dangerous substances, and a specialized company was dispatched to clean up the leak.
The Dutch Customs Service and the Fiscal Intelligence and Investigation Service (FIOD) searched a residence on Klipperstraat in Eindhoven, utilizing sniffer dogs and protective gear. This operation is part of a larger investigation that has been ongoing throughout the day, though details regarding the cause or any arrests remain undisclosed.
The Fiscal Information and Investigation Service (FIOD) conducted raids at multiple locations in Eindhoven on Wednesday, involving searches of businesses and residences with assistance from Customs. A suspect was arrested by the Special Support Team after being subdued and handcuffed, while earlier a mobile phone shop was searched using detection dogs. Authorities confirmed the operation was part of an ongoing investigation but did not disclose specific details regarding the nature of the inquiry or the total number of arrests made.
Activists from Extinction Rebellion (XR) blocked the entrances and exits of animal feed company De Heus in Ravenstein on Wednesday, marking their sixth demonstration at the site. The group aims to prevent trucks from entering the facility, citing negative impacts on climate and animal welfare. De Heus stated it disagrees with XR’s stance, describing the situation as a difference of opinion. XR announced plans to return if insufficient action is taken, though the duration of the blockade and police presence were not specified in the provided information.
The Fiscal Information and Investigation Service (FIOD) conducted raids on multiple locations in Eindhoven on Wednesday, searching both businesses and residences as part of an ongoing investigation. The Dutch Customs service was also involved, resulting in several arrests. A mobile phone shop on Woenselse Markt was searched using sniffer dogs, with officers covering the windows to block press visibility. Police confirmed the planned action but referred further details to the FIOD, noting that the specific focus of the inquiry and the number of detainees remain unknown.
A strong gas smell reported on Wednesday morning in Oisterwijk was caused by the fire brigade itself after a container of tetrahydrothiofene (THT) was mistakenly discarded with residual waste at the fire station. The substance, used to give natural gas its recognizable odor, broke inside a garbage truck as it traveled through the town around 07:45. Measurements confirmed that no dangerous levels were present, and authorities stated there is no risk to residents, though the odor may persist for some time.
Emergency services responded to reports of a strong gas smell in Oisterwijk on Wednesday morning, affecting the center and various neighborhoods. Firefighters and Enexis network operator staff conducted measurements and inspections at gas distribution points, but the source remains unidentified. Residents reported smelling the odor starting Tuesday evening, with intensity varying throughout the day as investigations continue.
A car was fully destroyed by fire on the night of 2026-09-23 near Nuijeneind in Bakel. Firefighters arrived around 02:20 to find flames erupting from the vehicle, which was parked next to a chalet park. Rescuers found an object resembling a burning canister in a nearby field. While the cause remains unknown, arson is not ruled out due to previous incidents at this location. A recovery company removed the burnt vehicle.
Two cars collided shortly before midnight on Tuesday at the intersection of Ringbaan West and Baroniebaan in Tilburg, causing one vehicle to land on its side. Emergency services responded, with firefighters rescuing a woman who was transported to the hospital with unknown injuries. Both vehicles sustained significant damage, leading to road closures and the involvement of a recovery company. Police are investigating the cause of the crash, including whether one driver ran a red light.
On the evening of Tuesday, September 22, a car caught fire on Eindhovenseweg in Valkenswaard while driving toward Eindhoven. The driver noticed smoke under the dashboard and pulled over, where the vehicle became fully engulfed between Merendreef and a gas station. A damaged petrol tank made extinguishing the fire difficult. The driver, who had borrowed the car, remained uninjured. Traffic was temporarily halted, and although the driver had recently seen a marten-like animal near the vehicle, the cause of the fire remains unknown.
A car and a van collided on Lunetstraat in Breda on Tuesday evening, causing severe damage to both vehicles. The car driver was initially absent but was later transported to a hospital under police escort, while the van driver remained uninjured. Police are investigating the cause of the accident.
A very young child was seriously injured after being struck by a car on a business premises at Groeneweg in Veen on Tuesday afternoon around 17:00. Emergency services, including a trauma helicopter, responded to the scene, and the child was transported to UMC Utrecht for treatment. Police are investigating how the accident occurred, noting that another young child was recently injured in a similar incident involving a forklift in Andel.
A woman was injured in a single-vehicle accident on Tuesday afternoon around 14:00 in De Moer when her car drove into the woods between Veldstraat and Middelstraat. Emergency services initially found her confused near a golf club before locating her vehicle, which had crashed into a tree after likely missing a bend. Police are investigating the cause of the crash, and while she received treatment, it remains unknown if she was transported to a hospital.
A scooter and a cyclist collided on Tuesday afternoon at Sluishoek in Veghel, near the Corridor bridge. Police and ambulance services attended the scene; both parties were checked but did not require hospital transport. The police mediated the incident resolution, though the cause of the collision remains unclear.
Emergency services cordoned off a large area in central Eindhoven on Tuesday morning after a significant gas leak was detected between the Central Station and the TU/e campus. High gas readings prompted authorities to shut down sections of a high-pressure pipeline, temporarily cutting gas supply to the university campus while Enexis worked to locate and repair the leak.
The number of break-ins at fire stations in the Netherlands has risen sharply, with 85 incidents recorded so far this year compared to 17 in 2024 and 18 in 2025. Stolen items include heavy rescue tools like hydraulic pumps used to free accident victims. Twenty-one of the 25 security regions experienced at least one break-in or attempt. While emergency response was not significantly compromised, some processes were temporarily adjusted. Police are conducting a nationwide investigation into these crimes.
On Monday evening in Etten-Leur, police surrounded the Tamboerijn and Cellostraat area with tape, with officers wearing heavy bulletproof vests. An arrest team arrived at 21:15 to enter a home on Cellostraat but found no one inside. The team departed afterward, and some barriers were removed; the reason for the raid remains unknown.
On Tuesday morning, September 22, a car caught fire while driving on Frankentalerstraat in Breda. The driver noticed smoke, pulled over, and was unharmed. Firefighters extinguished the blaze around 06:00, causing significant damage to the front of the vehicle. Authorities suspect a technical malfunction caused the incident, and a recovery company was dispatched to remove the damaged car.
A police pursuit originating in Eindhoven concluded on the night of Monday to Tuesday with a crash at a McDonald's along the N65 in Udenhout. A Volkswagen Golf caught fire after colliding with the McDrive structure, having reportedly reached speeds of approximately 250 kilometers per hour during the chase. Three occupants fled into an adjacent field, where two suspects were subsequently arrested while authorities continue searching for the third individual using dozens of police units, dogs, and a helicopter.
