An explosion was recorded in the early hours of Wednesday morning near the main train station in Augsburg, Germany. The incident caused several minor injuries and set off a large police operation. According to authorities, the explosion occurred in an internal passage of a building near the station. It is not yet known what object caused the explosion, while investigators have begun work to determine the circumstances of the incident. Several people have suffered minor injuries, mainly as a result of the shock wave. The explosion also broke several windows in surrounding buildings.
Following the incident, police cordoned off the area and temporarily closed the station building, while one of the train lines was suspended as a safety measure. The rest of the rail service continues, while passengers have been asked to use the northern and southern entrances of the station. The event has also brought chaos to road traffic and public transport. Several roads near the station have been closed, while buses, trams and trains are facing delays and temporary disruptions. Authorities have called on citizens and passengers to avoid the station area until the police intervention and checks are completed.
