Bomb threat: St. Pölten station temporarily closed

Bomb threat: St. Pölten station temporarily closed

The main train station in St. Pölten was a scene of a tense situation on Wednesday evening when the police had to intervene due to a bomb threat. This was already the fourth incident of this kind in Austria, after similar threats in Graz, Linz and Salzburg. The Lower Austria State Police Directorate reached the threat around 9:30 p.m. and led to immediate measures.

The police blocked the train station for about an hour and carried out a thorough search of the entire area. Despite intensive investigations and the mobilization of several emergency services, no suspicious objects were found. "The security forces have done everything possible to ensure that there was no danger," said chief inspector Johann Baumschlager on Thursday morning. To ensure the safety of everyone present, around 50 people who were in the station area were brought to safety. The train traffic was interrupted during the incident and resumed at 11:15 p.m.

additional incidents in Amstetten

In another alarm on the same evening, six suspicious packages in Amstetten caused confusion. Here, too, reacted quickly and the area was cordoned off. Experts for explosives and service dogs from specialized units were consulted to examine potential dangers. Fortunately, it turned out that the packages were harmless and the all -clear could be given around 7.45 p.m.

The State Office for State Security and Extremism Constitution (LSE) and other state offices are responsible for these incidents. They work closely together to fight such threats quickly and effectively. The investigation continues to clarify the background of these threats and prevent future incidents. These are serious problems that affect the security of the citizens and it remains to be seen whether further measures will follow.

such threats create a climate of uncertainty and show the need for consistent safety protocols in public locations. The authorities call for the public to be vigilant and report suspicious activities to ensure the security of everyone.

The continuity of such threats raises questions about security in public transport systems and requires further prevention strategies to protect citizens. This remains an important topic for the authorities and the affected communities.

First reports and information about the incidents are available on various news platforms in order to keep the public up to date on developments. Further details about the current investigations can be found on www.salzburg24.at be read.