Bomb threat to TU Vienna: Muke in large -scale operation and evacuation!

Bomb threat to TU Vienna: Muke in large -scale operation and evacuation!

Wiedner Hauptstraße, 1040 Wien, Österreich - A disturbing incident today, on June 12, 2025, kept the Technical University in Vienna in suspension. An unknown man opened the door to the foyer of a university building, threw a package into it and called: "It makes it boom". This triggered an immediate major operation by the police, reports rnd .

Fast reaction of the security forces

The incident occurred in the middle of the lecture period, which is why there were several hundred students in the building. A security employee from the university quickly acted, alerted the police immediately and thus contributed to the safety of everyone present. The proven team of Kleine Zeitung reports on an evacuation of the Freihaus campus and a comprehensive barrier of the site. Explosive experts including explosive dogs were mobilized on site to check the suspicious package and restore security.

evacuation and traffic disruptions

The police put traffic barriers in the campaign area, especially around Karlsplatz. This led to considerable disabilities in local public transport and in traffic around the Vienna Center. It was pointed out that the incident should be viewed in a larger context, since threats recently received nationwide after a killing spree at a school of Graz. Nevertheless, there was an all -clear on Thursday afternoon: after a thorough examination, it turned out that there was no explosive in the package, and all traffic barriers were immediately lifted.

Background and outlook

Questions about the identity of the perpetrator and his intentions are still in the room. It remains unclear whether the alleged perpetrator has fled or has entered the TU. In such a crisis, a calm and prudent reaction is recommended. This topic is also dealt with in detail on pages such as , where safety instructions and behavioral rules are provided in emergencies.