Two teenagers injured in blast near German train station

2 Sep 2026 • 4:22 PM MYT
The Independent
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Two teenagers injured in blast near German train station

  • At least two people have been injured after an unidentified object exploded near the main train station in Augsburg, southern Germany.
  • Reports indicate the casualties were two Ukrainian teenagers who suffered “acoustic trauma” – injuries to the eardrum or inner ear – following the detonation early on Wednesday morning.
  • Augsburg's main train station was closed and surrounding streets were cordoned off after a second suspicious object was discovered nearby.
  • Investigators have not yet identified who was behind the blast, though reports suggest a hand grenade detonated in front of a Turkish jeweller.
  • The incident comes as German authorities remain on high alert following a series of recent threats and attacks on vital infrastructure.

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