Irritant gas at Klagenfurt main station: Station concourse sealed off for several hours

Impact on rail travel

Due to the unclear situation, the station concourse was sealed off for the entire afternoon. The forecourt and parking lot were also briefly inaccessible. Travelers were unable to enter or leave the main station for several hours.

According to police, train services were not affected. Trains stopped as scheduled, but passengers were unable to reach the closed concourse. Travelers had to use other entrances or alternative routes.

Ongoing investigations

It was still being determined by the authorities who had sprayed the substance and who was involved in the altercation. Police launched investigations to clarify the background of the dispute and the exact sequence of events. The origin of the irritant gas-like substance is also part of the ongoing inquiries.

After the completion of cleaning and ventilation measures, the closure was lifted shortly after 5:00 p.m. The Klagenfurt professional fire brigade carried out ventilation and cleaning work in the afternoon, after which the closure was lifted shortly after 5:00 p.m. Station operations subsequently normalized step by step.

The incident occurred in the sanitary facilities of the station, an area accessible to travelers. Exactly how the dispute between the three men came about remains unclear. Authorities are also examining whether the substance was used deliberately or whether it was released in the course of the altercation.

Medical care for those affected

No further details were initially provided about the severity of the injuries of those affected. According to emergency services, medical care was provided on site at the station. Whether hospital admissions were necessary was not initially known.

Following the incident, police deployed additional personnel at the station. Investigators were also on duty in the evening to interview eyewitnesses and secure evidence. Authorities are asking anyone who witnessed the incident to contact police.

Klagenfurt's main station is an important hub in Carinthia's public transport network. A closure of the concourse lasting several hours has a direct impact on rail travel and access to the platforms, even though the trains themselves ran on schedule.