06 Jan 2025 | 06:08 PM UTC
Germany: Police activity prompts closure of Magdeburg Central Railway Station Jan. 6
Police responding to incident at Magdeburg Central Rail Station, Germany, as of evening Jan. 6. Station evacuated, rail services suspended.
Police are responding to an incident at Magdeburg's Central Railway Station (Hauptbahnhof) as of early evening Jan. 6. Rail services at the facility are suspended, and authorities reportedly evacuated the area. Authorities have as yet made no official statement concerning the nature of the incident; however, initial reporting indicates it may involved a response to a bomb threat.
Rail service disruptions will likely persist at Magdeburg Central Railway Station for several hours after authorities give the all-clear. Police activity may cause road traffic disruptions near the station.
Reconfirm planned rail travel via Magdeburg Central Railway Station through late Jan. 6. Consider alternate means of transportation. Allow additional time if traveling near the station. Strictly heed all instructions from law enforcement officers.
