In the coming days, around 60,000 visitors to Coldplay’s concerts in Vienna will have to prepare for longer waiting times due to increased access controls. Due to possible plans to attack Taylor Swift’s concert series, the police are still on high alert.
The concert series of the British band Coldplay includes performances on Wednesday and Thursday, but also on Saturday and Sunday. In order to secure the concerts in the Ernst Happel Stadium, special attention is paid to access controls to the stadium and to personal searches. All personnel must also be checked.
Smooth process
To ensure smooth running, barriers will be erected around the stadium, particularly along the Prater Hauptallee, to block approaching vehicles and checks will be carried out by specially equipped police officers. Temporary closures of pedestrian and car traffic are also possible.
Access to the stadium from 5pm
There will also be thorough searches at all stadium entrances, “which may result in longer than expected access to the venue. We advise fans to travel light and ideally not to bring bags (for those who need bags, only small bags no larger than A4 are allowed). We also ask fans to arrive in time for the start of the show,” a statement said. The stadium gates will open at 5pm.
Checks on personnel
According to the police, personnel working in and around the stadium will also be subject to a security check. Specifically, the Vienna State Office for State Security and Combating Extremism (LSE) checks whether a person can be classified as a concern of the state police.
Large contingent of emergency services
In addition to law enforcement units, civilian emergency services and special units, including WEGA and the police dog unit, will ensure that the events run smoothly. The Cobra task force will also support the operation.
Source: Krone
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