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Police operation in Vienna: tram under fire – witnesses report!
Large-scale police operation in Vienna on July 4, 2025: Linzerstrasse closed after a tram was shot at, investigations are ongoing.
Police operation in Vienna: tram under fire – witnesses report!
Today, large police contingents are causing a stir in Vienna. Linzerstrasse near Lützowgasse is currently completely cordoned off while investigations are underway into an incident that has left the population in suspense. According to Heute, a tram set was shot at or thrown at, which led to a significant police operation. Eyewitnesses report seeing heavily armed police officers in full gear and equipped with assault rifles. Police spokesman Philipp Haßlinger confirmed the incident and informed that there was a hole in the vehicle, which is now being examined.
However, no one needs to worry about anyone being injured because fortunately no one was injured in the incident. The exact course and background of what happened are still unclear at this point. The investigation is only at the beginning, which means there is still a lot of clarification that needs to be made. Police are asking the public to be patient while the situation is being clarified.
Public transport affected
The disruptions in local public transport are also an issue that affects many Viennese. Tram line 52 temporarily only runs between Westbahnhof and Linzer Straße/Reinlgasse. There are also restrictions for passengers on line 10, as the trains only continue to Joachimsthalerplatz. To mitigate the disruption, replacement lines such as the 49, 47A and 51A are available. Traffic reports suggest the disruption is expected to last until 1:50 p.m., posing some challenge for commuters and travelers.
A look at the police crime statistics (PKS), as recorded by the Federal Criminal Police Office, shows that although security in Vienna is not bad overall, such incidents can cause increased sensitivity among the population. The PKS provides a detailed overview of criminal activity in Austria, but only records the cases that are reported.
Whether today's incident will have any specific knock-on effects for crime in the city remains to be seen. The police use the data collected to plan strategic measures to combat crime and regularly revise security reports. The general feeling of security in Vienna is of course influenced by such events, and it remains to be hoped that the investigations will quickly lead to clarity.