01 Oct 2024 | 03:02 PM UTC
Austria: Police activity ongoing at Linz Central Station, Oct. 1
Authorities are responding to a possible bomb threat at Linz Central Station, Austria, as of the afternoon of Oct. 1. Evacuations ongoing.
Police and explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) teams are responding to a possible bomb threat at Linz Central Station as of the afternoon of Oct. 1. Large areas of the station are reportedly being evacuated as the police operation is underway. Railway travel through Linz Central Station has been temporarily suspended. The duration of the operation remains unclear.
Evacuations and railway travel disruptions at Linz Central Station will likely continue through the afternoon of Oct. 1 as authorities investigate the threat. Localized road travel disruptions are possible near the incident site as long as police and emergency services remain present.
Avoid the impacted area as a standard precaution. Reconfirm railway travel if traveling through Linz Central Station. Strictly heed all instructions from law enforcement officers. Monitor channels of official authorities.
