At the main train station in Halle, several tracks were closed on Thursday morning due to a police operation. Police said the reason was a threatening letter. The exact background was initially unclear.
The officials controlled access to the station. Only people with a valid ticket were allowed to enter the building. “The police are on site with numerous forces. More information will follow,” the police tweeted.
According to the public prosecutor’s office, the police received a threatening letter on Thursday morning, which was directed against the main train station. The police are on site and investigating, train traffic on platforms 1, 6, 7, 8 and 9 has been stopped. All other tracks can still be approached.
“People getting off the train can leave the station. The platforms, which are also approached, are also accessible to travelers who want to travel by train. Not just for people who are getting out,” the police said.
The public prosecutor’s office did not provide any further details “in view of the investigations that are still in their infancy”.
According to the railway, there are restrictions on train traffic. Only three tracks can currently be used, said a spokeswoman. According to the police, there are also significant traffic disruptions in the vicinity of the main train station.
