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After an explosion on the Mierloseweg in Helmond, enormous havoc was caused around a quarter past four on the night of Wednesday to Thursday. An attempt was made to ram raid an ATM in the facade.

Local residents reportedly heard two bangs. There is a lot of glass and other material on the street.

The bakery next to the ATM also suffered extensive damage and the windows of neighbors across the street were damaged.

The police are investigating the burglary. it is not known whether money was also stolen.

Enormous devastation after an explosion in Helmond (photo: Harrie Grijseels/Persbureau Heitink).
Enormous devastation after an explosion in Helmond (photo: Harrie Grijseels/Persbureau Heitink).

Enormous devastation after an explosion in Helmond (photo: Harrie Grijseels/Persbureau Heitink).
Enormous devastation after an explosion in Helmond (photo: Harrie Grijseels/Persbureau Heitink).

Enormous devastation after an explosion in Helmond (photo: Harrie Grijseels/Persbureau Heitink).
Enormous devastation after an explosion in Helmond (photo: Harrie Grijseels/Persbureau Heitink).

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