Police closed Oktoberfest due to shooting and explosives in Munich

According to glavcom.ua: The world's largest beer festival, Oktoberfest in Munich, will remain closed at least until 5:00 PM (local time) on Wednesday due to a large-scale police operation taking place in the northern part of the city. The incident began with shooting and explosions in a residential building where police discovered explosives and traps. This was reported by Glavkom, citing Reuters.

According to Munich police, the event occurred in one of the residential buildings in the northern part of the city. Law enforcement stated that the building was intentionally set on fire during a domestic dispute.

As a result of the incident

As a result of the incident, one person died, who was found at the scene of the fire. Another person went missing, but it is believed that their life is not in danger. Special forces were involved to neutralize the traps found in the building. The police state that the operation does not pose a danger to the public.

Opening of the Theresienwiese site postponed

Due to this incident, law enforcement decided to delay the opening of the Theresienwiese festival site. 'We are currently exploring all possibilities. Possible connections with other locations in Munich, including Theresienwiese (where Oktoberfest is held), are being examined,' Munich police said.

The world's largest beer festival, Oktoberfest in Munich, remains closed due to a serious police operation that took place in the northern part of the city as a result of shooting and explosions in a residential building.