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Man (47) zwaargewond nadat obus is ontploft in Diksmuide: "Gevaarlijk en verboden om te verzamelen"
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Man (47) gewond na manipulatie van obus in Diksmuide; onderzoek gestart.

De overige obussen in de woning van het slachtoffer werden ondertussen in beslag genomen.

De Veurnse afdeling van het parket West-Vlaanderen onderzoekt een tragisch ongeval waarbij een veertiger zelf een obus manipuleerde, wat tot een explosie leidde; de overige obussen in zijn woning zijn in beslag genomen.

  • De Veurnse afdeling onderzoekt het incident.
  • Incident betreft een tragisch ongeval.
  • Veertiger manipuleerde zelf de obus.
  • Obus explodeerde tijdens manipulatie.
  • Overige obussen in beslag genomen.

A 47-year-old man suffered serious injuries after a shell exploded in Diksmuide. The incident, occurring on September 29, 2025, is being investigated by the Veurnse department of the West Flanders prosecutor’s office. Initial findings suggest it was a tragic accident.

Incident investigation details

According to initial investigations, the man allegedly manipulated the shell, leading to the explosion. Other shells found in his home have been confiscated by authorities.

Current situation of the investigation

The circumstances surrounding the incident continue to be examined by the relevant authorities. Further updates may follow as the investigation unfolds.

Investigation Alert: The incident is under investigation by the Veurnse department of the West Flanders prosecutor’s office.
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Are there any reported fatalities from this incident?

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