High-risk contacts were identified and advised to remain particularly vigilant for 21 days, the minister explained in response to legislators' concerns regarding the increasing measles cases worldwide
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
A total of 12 people were on-site at the time of the incident. The bridge, spanning a canal, had been undergoing construction since February 2024 and was scheduled for demolition following asbestos removal
The 12-year contract, which was also contested by the Belgian subsidiary of the French group Alstom, has raised concerns about potential job losses and the future of key industrial sites in Bruges and Charleroi
According to Saelens, the worker was fatally struck by a falling tree while carrying out vegetation maintenance in the area. “The employee was struck by a falling tree he was cutting and died instantly,” she stated to Belga News Agency
