Two injured in explosion near Augsburg station as police find second object
An explosion in a building passageway opposite Augsburg's central station left two teenagers injured on Wednesday morning, prompting bomb disposal teams to investigate a second suspicious object.
Early morning blast near Augsburg central station
An unidentified object detonated in a building passageway opposite the central railway station in Augsburg during the early morning of Wednesday, 2 September 2026. Bavarian state police recorded the blast occurring at approximately 03:15 across from the station complex, though separate initial reports from regional media referenced a detonation time closer to 05:00. The mechanical force of the explosion shattered multiple window panes across adjacent buildings, scattering debris and prompting an immediate large-scale police response. Augsburg operates as a primary regional transport junction situated approximately 55 kilometres (35 miles) northwest of Munich. Officers established immediate security barriers around the blast site to protect the public and preserve forensic evidence along the passageway.
Injuries sustained by Ukrainian nationals
The detonation caused minor injuries to two young people who were in the immediate vicinity of the passageway when the object exploded. Bavarian police confirmed that the two injured individuals are a 17-year-old female and an 18-year-old male, both of whom are Ukrainian citizens. Both victims sustained acute blast trauma (acoustic shock resulting from the severe sound pressure generated by the explosion) and received medical care for hearing impairments. Medical teams treated the individuals at the scene, with authorities verifying that neither suffered penetrating shrapnel wounds. Property damage was largely restricted to broken window glass in the immediate vicinity, with no structural collapse reported among neighbouring properties.
Second suspicious device and forensic investigation
During search operations following the first blast, police discovered a second suspicious object located directly at the central train station. Explosives specialists from the Bavarian State Criminal Police Office (Bayerisches Landeskriminalamt) deployed to the scene to conduct technical examinations of the blast origin and the second object. Investigators established dedicated safety zones around both locations while bomb disposal technicians evaluated potential hazards. Law enforcement officials stated that the composition of the device, the nature of the materials used, and the motives behind the incident remain unconfirmed. Police investigators continue to examine the scene, and no suspects or responsible groups have been identified.
- An unidentified object detonates in a building passageway opposite the station, injuring two people.
- Police locate a second suspicious object directly at the central railway station building.
- Bavarian State Criminal Police explosives experts deploy to inspect the site, Platform 1 is closed, and train services are rerouted.
Rail transit impacts and station perimeter controls
The police deployment disrupted rail and road traffic across the station forecourt, regional transit lines, and surrounding municipal streets throughout Wednesday morning. Initial reports indicated a full shutdown of the central station, but transport authorities subsequently clarified operational details as security zones were defined. Police closed the main station building and cordoned off Platform 1, directing passengers to enter the complex solely through the north and south entrances. A Deutsche Bahn spokesperson confirmed that services scheduled on Platform 1 were rerouted, causing minor departure delays, while trains on Platform 2 operated according to standard schedules. Public transit connections and vehicle lanes on the station forecourt remained restricted during the ongoing police investigation.
