A speeding semi truck killed at least six people in the Netherlands when it ran off the road and into a community picnic on Saturday Three men and three women were killed in the crash, ranging in age from 28 to 75, according to the Associated Press. A further seven people are in hospital following the incident, with one in a critical condition. The truck, driven by a 46-year-old Spaniard, crashed into the party in the early hours of Saturday. Police spokeswoman Mirjam Boers says the man’s name will not be released due to Dutch privacy laws. “The affected families are in our thoughts and we wish the injured strength on their way to the best possible recovery,” Dutch King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima tweeted. DUTCH FARMERS FORM ‘FREEDOM BRICKS’ TO PROTEST GOVERNMENT’S STRICT ENVIRONMENTAL RULES Police investigate the scene of a stabbing in Amsterdam on May 22, 2021 in which one person was killed and four were injured. – A 29-year-old man was arrested at the scene following the attacks that took place late on May 21, 2021 in a bar and restaurant area near the capital’s museum district. Police said there were no signs of terrorism. – Netherlands OUT (MICHEL VAN BERGEN/ANP/AFP via Getty Images) (Photo by MICHEL VAN BERGEN/ANP/AFP via Getty Images) DUTCH POLICE SHOOT AT TRACTOR ON NIGHT OF FARMERS’ PROTESTS Prime Minister Mark Rutte also expressed his condolences via Twitter. “My thoughts are with the victims and relatives of this terrible drama. I wish them strength,” he said. CLICK HERE FOR THE FOX NEWS APP It’s unclear what caused the man to veer off the road, but police said alcohol was not involved in the incident. A crane and tow truck were later used to move the vehicle back onto the road. The Associated Press contributed to this report.
