The square in front of the Forum cultural center in Groningen was closed off on Wednesday evening after a fatal incident.
Several people witnessed a person falling from the roof of the building. They were later assisted by aid workers. The square was closed off for a long time, but people were able to leave the building in peace. The performance by Canadian bagpipers, among others, that was supposed to take place on the Nieuwe Markt on Wednesday evening around the same time, was moved to the Martinikerkhof a little further on.
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