Explosion causes injuries and damages apartments in The Hague

The blast took place at an apartment block in The Hague. Picture: AP

An explosion has rocked an area of The Hague, destroying several apartments and injuring multiple people, according to authorities.

The cause of the disaster early on Saturday in Mariahoeve is unclear. Emergency authorities said four people have been rescued from the rubble and taken to hospital, but could not say how many may still be under the rubble.