Climate activists block A12 in The Hague

Several dozen climate activists from Extinction Rebellion blocked the A12 in The Hague around noon. According to a spokesperson, the blockade started at the Utrechtsebaan, and the activists are currently located at the tunnel area. The action had not been announced in advance.

The blockade was later dissolved by order of the mayor. The police were called to the scene to remove the protesters from the highway. A livestream from Extinction Rebellion revealed that some protesters who remained on the road were arrested.