Explosion at Augsburg train station passageway injures two, disrupts services
Early Wednesday morning an unknown object exploded in a passageway of Augsburg's central train station, causing minor injuries to two people and shattering nearby windows. Police arrived shortly after 5 a.m., sealed off parts of the facility and deployed a robot to deal with any remaining explosives. The State Criminal Police Office (LKA) is leading the investigation, though the cause of the blast remains unclear.
The incident has led to disruptions of road and public‑transport services in the area. Separate incidents reported nearby involve a power‑station disruption in Bergheim that police are treating as a criminal act and earlier sabotage attempts near the Jänschwalde coal region.
Why it matters
The blast interrupts travel and highlights safety concerns for commuters using a major German transport hub.
How this story developed
- Sep 1 Police investigate unexploded incendiary device that briefly disrupted Brandenburg substation
- Sep 2 An unidentified device detonated in a passageway at Augsburg train station early Wednesday, leaving two people with minor blast injuries.
- Sep 3 Police have deployed a bomb‑disposal robot to the Augsburg station site.
- Sep 3 Police discovered an unexploded incendiary device at a Brandenburg substation.
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