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Explosion near Augsburg main train station injures two, prompts police operation
An explosion in a passageway near Augsburg's main train station in southern Germany on Wednesday injured at least two people and damaged windows. Police launched a security operation, closing parts of the station and disrupting local transport, while the cause of the blast remains under investigation.
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Incident and Injuries
An explosion occurred Wednesday morning in a building passageway near Augsburg's main train station in southern Germany, according to police and press agency dpa. The Associated Press reported that police were responding to the blast, which left several people with minor injuries. com reported that at least two people were injured, citing German media reports that an object detonated, causing the injuries and blowing out nearby windows. The News International, citing Reuters, said the two injured people primarily suffered from blast-related acoustic trauma.
Police Response and Investigation
Police launched a security operation at and around the station. The News International said federal and local police cordoned off surrounding streets, including Bahnhofstrasse and Halderstrasse, and temporarily closed parts of the station, including Track 1. com reported that the station building and one track were closed, with a restricted service operating on the other line. Public transportation around the station building was also affected, as were road traffic and train services, according to the Associated Press and The News International.
The nature of the device that exploded has not yet been established. The News International quoted authorities as saying an unknown object detonated, and that the exact cause and nature of the device remain under active investigation. com also reported that a police probe is ongoing. Further details about the blast were not immediately available, the Associated Press noted.
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ClaimAn explosion occurred in a building passageway at the Augsburg Central Station (Augsburg Hauptbahnhof) in southern Germany.