Attack on Dutch Queen, 4 dead and 13 injured; Queen safe

[freek]

The driver told the police it was a deliberate attack, not an accident. He lost his job a few months ago, and had to leave his apartment by tomorrow because he couldn't pay the rent anymore

The Queen and her family were in Apeldoorn because of Queen's Day, the Dutch national holiday. Most festivities in the country were canceled because of this attack.

[freek]

Heard on the late news here that police would study the hint of a terrorist attack. An isolated act seems more relevant, but well, we'll see.

5 dead now.

The police said there was no indication of a link to terrorist groups. I agree with you that is seems to be an isolated act. Like Falling Down.

[freek]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfNv9004XYo

A short television speech by the Queen, recorded 2 hours after the attack, in which she gave moral support to all the victims. Although it is in Dutch, non-Dutch speakers will also notice how shocked she is from this situation.

[freek]

The driver died in hospital last night, so 6 dead now.

[freek]

Not to make light of circumstances, but Her Majesty speaks Dutch with a notable English accent.

We don't call it an English accent in the Netherlands, but 'bekakt' i.e. posh, or 'speaking with a hot potato in your throat'. It is the typical accent of the well-to-do.