Large-scale operation in Munich: Police and fire brigade give the all-clear after an alarm at the OEZ

Large-scale operation in Munich: Police and fire brigade give the all-clear after an alarm at the OEZ

Chaos in Munich after an incident in the Olympia shopping center on March 15, 2025: The police and fire brigade were alerted due to several emergency calls reporting injuries and the sounds of gunfire. The situation led to a large contingent of rescue workers, including 50 rescue workers with 25 vehicles and 40 firefighters with 10 vehicles. Fortunately, it quickly became apparent that there was no threat. A 10-month-old boy suffered a head injury when he fell in the panic-inducing situation. The police are now investigating the background to the false reports and the subsequent panic reaction that sent the shopping center into turmoil fireworld.at reported.

Tragedy in Baden-Württemberg

At the same time, a devastating accident occurred in Ubstadt-Weiher, north of Karlsruhe. A tanker truck loaded with heating oil and a light rail vehicle collided there. The impact, which occurred around 2:15 p.m. on March 11, led to a fire that killed three people - including the 59-year-old light rail driver. Several other people suffered injuries. The rescue work was difficult because the vehicles caught fire after the accident. The Karlsruhe public prosecutor's office is now investigating the driver of the tanker truck for negligent homicide, while DEKRA experts are looking into the causes of the accident to clarify whether the signals at the level crossing were functional. This information comes from a report by merkur.de.

Both incidents demonstrate the seriousness of misinformation and accidents on public transport, which can lead to major upheaval and fatal consequences. While the circumstances of the incident in Munich continue to be investigated, initial investigations have already been initiated in Baden-Württemberg to clarify the exact processes and reasons for the catastrophic events.