Two dead and several injured after two knife attacks in Maastricht
TWO PEOPLE have died and several people have been injured after two separate stabbings in the Dutch city of Maastricht.
Emergency services arrive at scene after stabbing in Maastricht
One person died after a stabbing in the neighbourhood of Buitenwijk West while others were injured several hundred metres away at Joseph Postmesstraat.
Another person was later confirmed dead by police, albeit without confirming the specific location.
Witnesses reported hearing loud shouts during the incident.
Emergency services have rushed to the second location to help the injured.
One person has died and several people have been injured in Maastricht, the Netherlands
Two dead and several injured
Local police tweeted: “Two dead and several injured in incidents.
“Police are doing research on site. More information will follow."
Investigators are currently at the scene.
A police helicopter is also being used in the inciddent. Police said this was normal for "larger incidents".
Two people have died in stabbings in Maastricht tonight
Photos taken at the scene show police officers sealing off an are with a red and white tarp.
Another blue tarp over a garden path was also photographed at the scene.
Police are investigating whether the two incidents in the Dutch city are related.