Netherlands bar has a major incident with multiple hostages taken, officials declare.

In a small town in the Netherlands, a tense situation has unfolded, causing hundreds of residents to be evacuated from their homes. It all started when a hostage situation erupted, causing officials to declare it a "major incident". The town of Ede, which is located less than 60 miles away from Amsterdam, has been swarmed by police and bomb removal teams, all trying to handle the situation at hand.

The source of the chaos appears to be a local establishment, Cafe Petticoat, where multiple individuals have been taken captive. Reports of the hostage situation first emerged at 5:42am, meaning that it has been ongoing for nearly five hours. According to witnesses, the person responsible for the situation has claimed to have explosives, causing authorities to establish a safety perimeter around the area.

In a statement on Twitter, the police have confirmed the ongoing hostage situation, stating that it involves several individuals inside a building in the town center. As a result, various specialist services have been called to the scene to assist in resolving the situation. Outside of the cafe, onlookers can see emergency crews gathering and strategizing on how to handle the situation.

Among the responders are fire, police, and ambulance services, all working together to bring a peaceful resolution to the crisis. Additionally, reports have also surfaced of SWAT teams moving into the town center, further intensifying the scene. In light of these events, locals have been advised to avoid the town center, and even planes flying overhead have been diverted.

For those who have been evacuated from their homes, the town hall has been designated as a safe space for them to seek shelter. Families can be seen huddled together, waiting for updates on the situation. As this is an ongoing event, officials have promised to provide updates as they become available. In the meantime, residents can follow The Agency on Twitter and Facebook for the latest news, or sign up for push alerts to receive updates directly.

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