Authorities are responding to a security incident in Nieuwe Stationsstraat, Ede, on the morning of March 30. Early reports indicate that a person has taken hostages in a cafe, and claims to have explosives. Police, fire, and paramedic services are at the scene. A safety perimeter has been established and around 150 local residents have been evacuated. Train services have been postponed between Barneveld Zuid and Ede-Wageningen. The duration of the response operation remains unclear; authorities are likely to provide updates in the coming hours.

Road closures and heightened security will continue until the incident concludes.