Explosives alert closes Swiss-German border crossing as bomb squad rushes to scene
Explosives alert closes Swiss-German border crossing

Police have closed the Swiss-German border crossing at Rheinfelden after explosives were detected in a German vehicle during a routine inspection.

Detection at the Border

Customs dogs alerted officers to the presence of explosives in the car at around 1pm local time, according to Bild. The German Federal Police are at the scene along with a bomb disposal team.

Ongoing Situation

The crossing remains shut as authorities respond to the alert. This is a developing story.

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