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Five killed in 'assassination attempt' on Dutch Royal Family
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| Last Edited | The Sunset Provision Apr 30, 2009 06:55pm |
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| News Date | Friday, May 1, 2009 12:00:00 AM UTC0:0 |
| Description | The Dutch Royal Family looked on in horror yesterday as a car ploughed into a crowd of wellwishers, killing five and injuring twelve.
The car smashed through two police barriers in an apparent attempt to ram the open-top bus carrying the royal party, which included Queen Beatrix, 71.
Dutch media reported that the driver, a 38-year-old man, had been fired from his job and faced eviction from his home.
He was slumped at the wheel when he was arrested. Police said that the man, who was in a critical condition, had no history of mental illness and had acted alone. No explosives were found in the vehicle.
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