The Dutch village at risk of being demolished
Moerdijk has been earmarked for removal, to make way for a vast electricity substation.
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"We are being brought to the slaughter house."
— Jaco Koman , Other
"Are they really saying that you have to go with your village?"
— Jaco Koman , Other
"I'm scared I'll lose my house."
— Andrea , Other
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Moerdijk has been earmarked for removal, to make way for a vast electricity substation.
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