Fake dynamite prop from bachelor party causes S-Bahn scare in Hamburg

A bachelor party's revelry led to significant disruption on Hamburg's public transport system when a fake dynamite prop was left behind on an S-Bahn train.

Passengers discovered the suspicious item, described as three red rods wrapped in cables, on a seat. The find prompted authorities to evacuate the train and cordon off the Ohlsdorf station area, including the U-Bahn and S-Bahn platforms, as well as the adjacent square.

Bomb disposal experts were called to the scene and ultimately determined the object to be harmless. The prop was reportedly part of a costume and was likely forgotten by the group when they exited the train at the airport on Friday morning.

During the operation, service on the U1 U-Bahn line was interrupted between Fuhlsbüttel-Nord and Lattenkamp stations, and S-Bahn line S1 traffic was also affected. The federal police stated that such fake dynamite props are readily available for purchase online as novelty items. Nevertheless, an investigation has been initiated against the individual responsible for leaving the items, under the charge of disturbing public peace by threatening criminal offenses.