Catch up locals' news in English
2022-03-20T16:18:00.673Z
The traditional spring celebration ended in tragedy in the Belgian village of Strépy-Bracquegnies. What was to become a folk festival was abruptly interrupted when a car drove into the crowd. - This year, many have charged extra, the party has been canceled for two years due to the pandemic, says David Boati, European correspondent.
Six people died and about 20 were injured, reported local media on Sunday afternoon.
Whether there was any motive behind the incident is still unknown, but both local police and prosecutors have determined that there is no indication that it is a terrorist act, reports David Boati.
Watch David Boati talk about the spring celebration and why the event arouses extra strong feelings right now, in the clip above.
Source: svt
