A visitor at the Zwarte Cross festival in Lichtenvoorde, Gelderland, was severely injured in an accident on Friday afternoon. According to the Gelderland police, the victim fell from an attraction and suffered severe injuries. A statement on the Zwarte Cross website later corroborated this incident.
There was a stormy start to 2022 as at least four storms battered the Netherlands throughout the end of January and February. During the year, the country also saw snowfall, floods, sinkholes, tornadoes and fireballs. Below are some highlights.