Bomb threats in St. Pölten: Schools remain closed!

In an alarming incident, several schools in St. Pölten, Lower Austria, were confronted with bomb threats. According to information from Exxpress.at , a total of 16 schools-including elementary and middle schools, a special school and two high schools-identical threatening emails that will go up in the morning. made you listen. The authorities reacted immediately to this serious incident: all affected schools were closed, and the lessons are temporarily carried out in the "distance learning". The police, supported by various security authorities, have already investigated and the affected buildings are being examined during the day.

In addition to the incidents in St. Pölten, schools in Graz also received bomb threats. This was the GIBS, the St. Andrä middle school and the Jägergrund elementary school. As reported by the Styria State Police Directorate, the buildings were partially evacuated and searched thoroughly in order to rule out possible dangers. The closure of the schools is not only a preventive measure, but also a clear sign of the seriousness of such threats that significantly impair the school environment.

Investigations and security measures

The police are in close contact with the educational directorate and has decided together to change the form of teaching to ensure the safety of the pupils and employees. The police spokesman Raimund Schwaigerlehner confirmed this procedure in order to identify and eliminate uncertain dangers as quickly as possible. In addition, the adjacent kindergartens from precaution remain closed for the time being, which underlines the broad effects of this incident. The situation remains tense, while the authorities do everything possible to ensure clarity and security.