BREAKING: Two dead and several injured after two knife attacks in Maastricht

One person died after a stabbing in the neighbourhood of Buitenwijk West while others were injured several hundred metres away at Joseph Postmesstraat.

Another person was later confirmed dead by police, albeit without confirming the specific location. 

Witnesses reported hearing loud shouts during the incident.

Emergency services have rushed to the second location to help the injured. 

Local police tweeted: “Two dead and several injured in incidents. 

“Police are doing research on site.”

Photos taken at the scene show police officers sealing off an are with a red and white tarp. 

Police are investigating whether the two incidents in the Dutch city are related. 

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