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Chaos at the TU Vienna: Mysterious object triggers police action!
Unknown person throws mysterious object at Vienna University of Technology, triggering large-scale police operation and security measures.
Chaos at the TU Vienna: Mysterious object triggers police action!
On June 12, 2025, an extraordinary incident occurred at the Vienna University of Technology when an unknown man threw a mysterious object into the building and loudly threatened: “Now it’s going to go boom!” The worrying announcement led to an extensive police operation. This reports vienna.at.
The incident occurred in the morning, around 11 a.m. The man fled after throwing the ominous package. A security officer immediately alerted the police, who arrived with a large contingent, including explosives experts and police dogs, to assess and defuse the situation meinkreis.at reported.
Evacuation and security measures
In response to the impending danger, the area around the TU Vienna was cordoned off over a large area. This included important streets such as Wiedner Hauptstraße as well as Karlsplatz and the pedestrian underpass. While pedestrians were still able to pass in some zones, car traffic and public transport were stopped. The police also warned of possible free riders and treated the situation with the utmost seriousness, especially after the recent shootings in Graz.
The building was completely evacuated around 12:30 p.m.; the exact number of people evacuated is currently unknown. A pick-up point for children from the nearby Protestant school was set up in Resslgasse. The Vienna Museum remained unaffected by the closure. At around 1 p.m., the police also provided information in English about the operation and the situation at the university.
Investigations and crisis management
At 1:45 p.m. the building was completely evacuated and explosives experts began examining the package. So far there have been no reports of injuries. The incident is an example of the challenges universities face in crisis situations. Crisis management is a crucial issue for educational institutions today. These circumstances demonstrate the importance of developing appropriate responses to unforeseen events and threats. Loud his-he.de Crisis management includes much more than just emergency management and includes the identification and assessment of risks as well as the organization and communication in crises.
The Vienna police and emergency services responded quickly and professionally to this serious threat, which is an example of effective crisis management at universities.