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Investigation underway at Husum station following an explosion: Local authorities seek individuals with relevant information

Investigation Launched by Schleswig-Holstein State Criminal Office in Kiel after an explosion at Husum Station uncovers unfolding events...

Witnesses Sought by LKA After Explosion at Husum Station
Witnesses Sought by LKA After Explosion at Husum Station

Investigation underway at Husum station following an explosion: Local authorities seek individuals with relevant information

On Sunday, July 20, 2025, at around 1:00 AM, an explosion occurred at Husum Station in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. The State Criminal Investigation Office (LKA) of Schleswig-Holstein is currently investigating the incident.

According to the LKA, the explosion damaged an elevator in the entrance area of the station. Despite the damage, the fire department was unable to find any heat source at the scene, indicating that the explosion may not have been caused by a fire.

Initial inspections by officers also revealed that the damaged elevator was inoperable. Witnesses described a male suspect who was seen leaving the station hall shortly after the explosion. The suspect is approximately 30 to 35 years old, around 1.90 meters tall, wearing dark clothing, carrying an olive-green backpack, and has long, curly brown hair.

The LKA is seeking further witnesses to the incident and is asking for any information related to the explosion, including details about the suspect. Press inquiries should be directed to Carola Jeschke at the State Criminal Investigation Office of Schleswig-Holstein. Her contact information is: Telephone: 0431/160-40130, Email: [email protected].

The search results do not provide the name of the suspect related to the explosion at Husum train station. The LKA can be contacted at 0431/160-43126 or via the police emergency number 110.

The press inquiries were made available through news aktuell. At the time of writing, no new facts about the explosion, suspect, or investigation were provided in this paragraph. The LKA urges anyone with information to come forward and help in the investigation.

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