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What happened at the Munich Oktoberfest?

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Munich Oktoberfest was closed after a bomb threat linked to a deadly explosion at a nearby residential building. Authorities evacuated employees and suspect further attack plans targeting the festival.

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Munich Oktoberfest closed after bomb threat linked to deadly explosion

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  • Oktoberfest in Munich was closed due to a bomb threat.
  • The threat was linked to a deadly explosion at a residential building north of Munich. 8s
  • Explosive devices were found at the site of the explosion. 16s
  • Police suspect further attacks were being planned, including on Oktoberfest. 21s
  • Festival employees were evacuated to a safe area. 29s
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Munich Oktoberfest closed after bomb threat linked to deadly explosion
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Euronews
2 hours ago
Munich Oktoberfest closed after bomb threat linked to deadly explosion

Police closed the Oktoberfest beer festival due to a bomb threat connected to an earlier deadly explosion at a residential building north of Munich.

Munich Oktoberfest closed after bomb threat linked to deadly explosion
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Euronews
2 hours ago
Munich Oktoberfest closed after bomb threat linked to deadly explosion

Investigators suspect the perpetrator was plotting additional attacks, including one targeting the Oktoberfest festival.

Munich Oktoberfest closed after bomb threat linked to deadly explosion
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Euronews
2 hours ago
Munich Oktoberfest closed after bomb threat linked to deadly explosion

Employees at the festival were evacuated and escorted to a designated safe area.

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