THE HAGUE, March 30 (Xinhua) -- Three hostages have been released from a cafe in the central Dutch town of Ede, but the crisis is not over yet, police said Saturday.
It is unclear whether the lone hostage taker still holds anybody, the police said.
The police told Dutch broadcaster NOS that the threat remains as an uncertain number of people are still inside the building.
As the town is now partially cordoned off and shops are closed, local authorities are urging residents to avoid the town center.
Around 150 houses have been evacuated as a precautionary measure. ■