Upon arrival, police officers secured the premises and provided assistance to the victim, who had sustained serious injuries. He was promptly transported to a nearby hospital, where he remains in critical condition
The controversy was reignited after Hans Graux, Chair of the Flemish Supervisory Commission (VTC), spoke on the VRT1 program De Zevende Dag on Sunday, urging citizens to take legal action if they believe their rights are being violated by local camera use
Speaking at a workshop hosted by the Directorate for Integrity Evaluation for Public Authorities (DEIPP) on Friday, Quintin emphasised the importance of administrative measures in supplementing police and judicial efforts
The initiative will integrate a virtual sign language interpreter into the app, ensuring seamless communication between emergency service personnel and those in need. "The app has been around for a while, but it is not easy to also allow deaf and hard of hearing people to use it," Quintin stated
Authorities believe the blast was caused by a gas build-up within the home, though an investigation has been launched to confirm the exact circumstances. The explosion occurred early in the morning, completely demolishing the house and sending shockwaves through the quiet residential area
