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Two Ukrainians injured in explosion of unknown object in Augsburg, Germany

Two citizens of Ukraine – a 17-year-old girl and an 18-year-old young man – sustained minor injuries as a result of an explosion of an unknown object that occurred on the morning of September 2 in Augsburg (Germany), the official representation of the Bavarian Police reported on Wednesday.

In Augsburg, Germany, a 17-year-old Ukrainian girl and an 18-year-old Ukrainian man were injured on September 2 due to an explosion of an unknown object, according to the Bavarian Police. The incident occurred around 03:15 in the morning on Bahnhofstraße. Both victims experienced acoustic trauma, which is damage caused by the blast wave from the explosion.

As part of the investigation, around 08:30, authorities discovered a suspicious object in the station tunnel at Augsburg Central Station. Consequently, the entire central station was cordoned off, and train services were halted. To determine whether the object posed a threat, police enlisted the help of an explosives-detection dog and specialists from the Bavarian State Criminal Police Office.

Upon further examination, it was determined that the object did not present a danger, according to the report. The investigation was conducted with substantial police resources, and the area surrounding the incident was heavily secured.

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