Security alarm at Klagenfurt Central Station: No explosive devices found

Security alarm at Klagenfurt Central Station: No explosive devices found

On Wednesday evening, October 3, 2024, the State Police Directorate of Carinthia received an alarming email at 9:00 p.m. In this news, the ignition of explosive sets at Klagenfurt's main train station was threatened. Security measures were immediately initiated to ensure the security of the citizens.

In accordance with the ÖBB security coordinator, the train station was immediately evacuated and rail traffic was stopped. Many travelers were in the ward at this time, and the police acted quickly to avoid possible dangers.

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In addition to the evacuation, the southern railway belt between Fromillerstrasse and Lastenstrasse was closed. Traffic was diverted in the area to ensure that no unauthorized vehicles could get near the train station. Numerous police patrols and service dog handlers searched the entire station area intensively, search dogs were used to scan for possible explosive materials. Fortunately, no explosives or dangerous objects were found.

The police had their hands full, and the situation was tense until the all -clear could finally be given at 10:35 p.m. The train station was released again and the original traffic measures were canceled. However, the investigation was started immediately by the State Office for State Security and Extremism. Such threats should not only be taken seriously, they can also have criminal consequences. According to the Criminal Code, a person who causes a larger group of people to fear and unrest by threats can expect up to three years of imprisonment.

These incidents in Klagenfurt follow a worrying series of bomb threats, which were previously reported in cities such as Linz, Graz, Salzburg and St. Pölten. In all cases, no explosives had been found, but the authorities remain vigilant and announced that the investigation was continued to take the perpetrators responsible. Safety measures at important nodes in public transport are still being increased to protect citizens and to ensure trust in the safety of the travel infrastructure.

For detailed information on this topic, See the reporting on kaernten.orf .