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Bomb threat to TU Vienna: major alarm during exam time!
On June 12, 2025, a bomb threat at the TU Vienna led to a large-scale police operation and widespread evacuations.
Bomb threat to TU Vienna: major alarm during exam time!
On June 12, 2025, at 1:37 p.m., a serious incident occurred at the Vienna University of Technology. An unknown perpetrator entered a university building on the Freihaus campus on Wiedner Hauptstrasse, threw a package into the foyer and shouted “It’s about to go boom”. This threat led to a large-scale police operation. A security guard at the university immediately alerted the police, whereupon several hundred students who were taking exams were evacuated.
The police reacted quickly and cordoned off a large area of the area. Explosives experts and explosives dogs were called in to check the suspicious package after everyone had been brought to safety. Authorities wanted to clarify the situation as quickly as possible, especially after a school shooting in Graz last week that led to several similar threats across the country.
Public safety and traffic restrictions
The measures not only included the evacuation of the affected building, but also led to significant disruptions to local public transport and traffic around Vienna's city center. The area around Karlsplatz was particularly affected, as the police closed public transport in this area due to the threat. This led to widespread disruption and delays in traffic. Many emergency services, including the Vienna professional rescue team, were on site and worked to bring the situation under control as quickly as possible.
In an official statement, the Vienna University of Technology emphasized its cooperation with the security authorities and praised the responsible security employee for his quick action. It is now clear that the measures to evacuate and cordon off the area were necessary to ensure the safety of everyone present. The investigation is continuing and the police are asking for information from the public.
This was a significant shock for the students and those present, which added additional stress to the already stressful exam period. The university is working to offer those affected the support they need to cope with the psychological impact of the incident. Such incidents highlight the important safety measures that must be taken in educational institutions to ensure the safety of students and employees.
Stuttgart News and Small newspaper continually report on developments surrounding this incident.