Buildings near Treuchtlingen train station in the German state of Bavaria were evacuated on Thursday after police said an object found on the tracks could contain explosives. Investigators subsequently determined the object was not an explosive, though criminal police continued work at the scene.
Evacuations at Treuchtlingen station after suspicious object found on tracks
Buildings near Treuchtlingen train station in the German state of Bavaria were evacuated on Thursday after police said an object found on the tracks could contain explosives. Investigators subsequently determined the object was not an explosive, though criminal police continued work at the scene.
A technician discovered the suspicious item in the track bed at the entrance to Treuchtlingen station. Specialists X-rayed the object and lifted it using a robot to allow further investigations, according to police.
Road and rail closures remained in place while the investigation continued. Regional train services were affected, with trains terminating early at suitable stations; replacement buses and large-capacity taxis were arranged.
Long-distance services were diverted via the city of Ingolstadt. Police urged people to avoid the area and take alternative routes.
- The source does not state the nature or origin of the object found on the tracks.
- The source does not identify how many buildings or people were evacuated.
- The source does not name the specific federal police bomb disposal team examining the object.
- The source does not state when road and rail closures are expected to be lifted.
- The source text supplied appears truncated; some material may be missing.
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