Explosion in Ottakring – alarm over deaths during police operation in Vienna

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In Vienna-Ottakring, a man was apparently shot by police on Wednesday evening when he opened an apartment – he is believed to have died. The operation lasted several hours.

Late Tuesday night, a major police operation took place in Thaliastrasse in Ottakring – it was said that a man had been shot while opening an apartment. He must have died.

The event developed over the hours: armored vehicles of the WEGA and Cobra special forces cordoned off the area over a large area – rescue and fire services were also on the scene.

Photos of the large-scale operation on Thaliastrasse:

The flashing lights were apparently activated by a man who had thrown objects out of his window. Later, an explosion was also reported to have taken place on the street.

Passers-by and residents are said to have fled in panic. The exact background was initially unknown.

Source: Krone

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