Major alarm in Tyrol: Over 30 bomb threats against schools!
On December 9, 2024, there were over 30 bomb threats against schools in Innsbruck. Police evacuate educational institutions for safety reasons.

Major alarm in Tyrol: Over 30 bomb threats against schools!
On Monday, December 9, 2024, Tyrol was rocked by a major alarm when over 30 bomb threats were received against various schools in Innsbruck. According to the police, all affected educational institutions were immediately evacuated and thoroughly searched. However, despite the serious situations where the threats were all received via email, no specific threat could be identified. In this tense situation, teachers and students were sent home for safety while the school buildings were secured, reports crown.
The security measures did not only extend to Innsbruck: schools also had to be evacuated in Vienna, Graz and Linz. There were no signs of actual danger here either. According to information from an affected elementary school in Innsbruck, the students were able to leave the building at 11:30 a.m. and return at 12:15 p.m. after further checks. The afternoon lessons should take place regularly, as the school management informed the parents. Various educational institutions, including high schools and elementary schools, responded quickly to the situation to ensure safety for everyone involved, such as oe24 reported.