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27 Dec 2018 | 12:36 PM UTC

Austria: Bomb alert in Vienna Dec. 27

Bomb alert prompts evacuation in central Vienna on December 27; associated disruptions expected

Warning

Event

The Saint-Etienne cathedral, located in central Vienna, is currently being evacuated on Thursday, December 27, following a bomb alert. Further details have yet to be disclosed. Associated transportation disruptions are expected in the area, which is likely to be cordoned off by police forces. 

Advice

Individuals present in Vienna are advised to stay clear from the abovementioned area, and report any suspicious activity to local police forces.