Explosions Rock Rotterdam Street, Residents Evacuated

Rotterdam-Delfshaven has been the site of multiple explosions in recent years, with the latest incident occurring on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at a portiekwoning (a type of terraced house) on Watergeusstraat. Authorities are investigating and seeking witnesses after the blast, which caused damage to the property and surrounding buildings.

Details of the Explosion

The explosion occurred shortly after 5:30 PM on Tuesday. Police responding to the scene found the house with significant structural damage, including cracks in the walls and water leaks . A resident of the apartment above was evacuated as a precaution .

Fortunately, no injuries were reported , and it appears no one was inside the property at the time of the explosion . However, the cause of the explosion remains unclear, but authorities suspect it may have been intentional .

Witnesses and Investigation

Witnesses reported seeing two individuals fleeing the scene in the direction of Schiedamseweg . Police are actively searching for these suspects and have released descriptions:

• Suspect 1: Light skin, wearing a dark blue jacket with a hood, black pants, and black shoes.
• Suspect 2: Dark skin, wearing a black jacket with a hood (hood up), a light-colored T-shirt visible underneath, black pants, and black shoes. The jacket has white lettering on the back.

Authorities are urging anyone with information or security camera footage to come forward . They can be reached at 0900-8844 or through Meld Misdaad Anoniem at 0800-7000.

Recurring Incidents

This is not the first time the Watergeusstraat has experienced explosions. Similar incidents were reported in August 2023, December 2024, and August 2025 , raising concerns about a pattern of deliberate acts.

Ongoing Response

The fire department, police, ambulance services, and building inspectors were all dispatched to the scene . Building and housing authorities are assessing the structural integrity of the damaged building.