Summary
Munich's Oktoberfest, a famous beer festival, was closed for most of Wednesday due to a security concern following an explosion in the city. Authorities are investigating if the explosion is linked to the festival, and the festival grounds will remain shut until at least 5pm.
Key Facts
- Oktoberfest in Munich was closed on Wednesday due to a security scare.
- An explosion happened in the Lerchenau district of Munich, not at the festival itself.
- A man planted explosives in his parents’ home, resulting in one death.
- Police are checking if the explosion is linked to the Oktoberfest site.
- Special forces found and worked to defuse booby traps at the explosion site.
- Authorities instructed workers to leave the festival grounds.
- Oktoberfest typically attracts up to six million visitors each year and will decide later how to proceed.
