At least two people were injured on Tuesday when an object exploded in a passageway at the main railway station in Augsburg, a city in the southern German state of Bavaria. Police said the blast caused minor injuries and blew out nearby windows, though the nature of the device has not yet been established.
The station building and one of its tracks have been closed while officers conduct their investigation. A restricted service is operating on the remaining line, and public transport around the station has also been disrupted. Police have not yet commented on a possible motive or whether the incident is being treated as an attack.
Investigation underway
German media reports, citing police sources, said the explosion occurred in a passageway within the station. Emergency services were quickly on the scene, and the injured were treated for minor wounds. The area has been cordoned off as forensic teams search for clues.
Local authorities have urged the public to avoid the station area and to follow updates from official channels. The disruption is expected to continue for several hours, affecting regional and long-distance rail services that pass through Augsburg, a key junction on the Munich–Stuttgart line.
The incident comes amid heightened security awareness across Germany's transport network. In recent months, authorities have dealt with a range of threats, from suspected sabotage at a power substation in Brandenburg to broader concerns about critical infrastructure. While there is no immediate indication that Tuesday's explosion is linked to any wider plot, the investigation will look into all possibilities.
Augsburg, with a population of around 300,000, is one of Bavaria's largest cities and a hub for industry and trade. Its main station is used by tens of thousands of passengers daily, making any disruption significant for commuters and travellers alike.
Police have not released further details about the injured individuals or the exact circumstances of the blast. They have, however, confirmed that a probe is ongoing and that additional officers have been deployed to the area.
This is a developing story. More information will be provided as it becomes available.
