Leoben station blocked: threat of an explosion causes unrest

Leoben station blocked: threat of an explosion causes unrest

Yesterday the Leoben train station was blocked on the order of the police on the basis of a threatening email in which an explosion was announced. A connection to similar threats in the past few weeks has been suspected. The security authorities have placed a high priority on determining the sender to avoid further potential dangers.

The report on the threat reached the local authorities on Sunday morning. The police reacted quickly by evacuating the train station and stopping train traffic until further notice. This was done to ensure the safety of travelers and employees. Special forces searched through the entire area for suspicious objects or information, but could not find anything dangerous.

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At around 3:30 p.m., the emergency services received the green light to release the station again after all security checks were completed. The Styrian State Police Directorate informed that rail traffic could then be resumed. The executive emphasizes that the incident was taken seriously to prevent further unrest.

The investigation into the identity of the author of the threatening email is in progress and the police are working on gaining a clear picture of the situation. Public security is the top priority for the authorities, and the population is encouraged to remain vigilant.

For more information about the background of this message and the ongoing investigations, please visit www.salzburg24.at .