A man set himself and his car on fire on Amsterdam's iconic Dam Square on Thursday, police said, in what they suspected was a possible attempt to take his own life.

In Dam Square in Amsterdam, a car explosion occurred, causing a fire in the vehicle. Police suspect the incident might have been deliberately caused by the driver, who, despite serious injuries, was apprehended at the scene.

A car was on fire and a burning man left injured nearby in an incident in central Amsterdam, footage shared on social media shows. One video shows the red car turning slowly to a stop near people in Amsterdam's central Dam Square and what appears to be a small explosion inside the vehicle.