Several people have been injured in an explosion at Augsburg's main train station, police have confirmed. The blast occurred at around 5am on Wednesday, September 2, prompting a major police operation.
Local news outlets report that 'several' people have suffered injuries, but there are no reports of any deaths at this stage.
Police Statement and Road Closures
A statement from Schwaben North Police said: "A major police operation is currently taking place in Augsburg on Bahnhofstr."
Halderstrasse / Hübnerstrasse, Bahnhofstrase / Hübnerstrasse, and Viktoriastrasse / Bahnhofstrasse are closed. Public transport is disrupted.
Explosion in Building Passageway
A second statement added: "An explosion of an unknown object occurred in a building passageway."
There are disruptions to road traffic and public transportation. Please avoid the area widely.
This is a breaking news event, and updates will follow as more information becomes available.
