Bomb threat at Vienna Central Station: large-scale police operation!

Bomb threat at Vienna Central Station: large-scale police operation!

On Monday afternoon, around 4 p.m., there was a drastic police operation at Vienna Central Station. A sudden alarm displayed on all station screens ordered passengers to leave the station immediately. The ÖBB confirmed that train traffic was currently not possible due to a police operation. How oe24.at reported, the exact cause of the alarm was initially unclear.

The situation quickly escalated when it became known that a bomb threat had been made against the building. Police spokeswoman Anna Gutt confirmed that the evacuation took place around 4:20 p.m. The police rushed to the scene with WEGA special forces and checked the entire station area. They were accompanied by sniffer dogs. How MyDistrict reported that hundreds of passengers stood in front of the building, bringing all traffic around Südtiroler Platz to a standstill. Around 30 to 40 police vehicles were on site and officers strongly advised against staying in the area of ​​the main train station.

Police clarify the situation

A large police force was on site to clarify the situation. The haunting sirens and visible police presence caused excitement and confusion among passengers. All emergencies are currently being assessed and travelers are advised to avoid the area around the station until the security situation is clarified. Authorities are working to determine more details about the bomb threat and who caused it. The situation continues to be monitored and updates will follow.