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After an explosive device exploded at the Lidl administration center in Neckarsulm on Wednesday afternoon, police continue to investigate.
There was a police operation at the Lidl administration building in Neckarsulm (Heilbronn district) on Wednesday afternoon. A bomb in a letter or small package had exploded, police said, apparently in the reception area of the administration building.
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Rescue helicopter on site
The Lidl headquarters were then evicted. Three people were injured and a rescue helicopter landed on the company’s premises. Rescue services, firefighters and police were on the scene with a large contingent until late at night.
The company also confirmed the explosion at night. “We are deeply shocked by the incident and wish our employees a good and speedy recovery,” said a statement. The three injured received immediate medical attention.
Large areas of industrial area cordoned off
For a long time, everything around Rötelstrasse, an industrial area in Neckarsulm, was cordoned off. The building has now been released again. Special forces, such as explosives experts, had also arrived to investigate the building. The sniffer dogs searched for more explosives. Police said nothing was found.
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The State Criminal Police Office supported police investigations at the scene in the afternoon. Police said nothing is known about the background or possible motives.
Blast Tuesday at Wild Works
On Tuesday there was an explosion at Wild’s works in Eppelheim (Rhein-Neckar district) in which one person was injured. The cause was apparently a package that was delivered in the morning. It is not clear if there is a connection.
