An unidentified individual has released irritant gas at the Miniatur Wunderland in Hamburg, one of the most popular tourist attractions in the northern German city and considered the largest model train exhibition in the world.
The incident on Saturday left 46 people with minor injuries, according to a police spokesman.
Those affected suffered mild respiratory irritation.
One person was taken to hospital; the rest were treated at the scene.
The fire brigade evacuated the building in the Speicherstadt district but cleared it for re-entry half an hour later.
The perpetrator remains unknown although a cartridge was found at the scene, the spokesman said.
🚒 Reizgasaustritt bei bekannter Attraktion in der Hafencity 🚒📆12.04.2025, 11:24 Uhr📍Hamburg-Hafencity, Am SandtorkaiHeute kurz vor Mittag wurden wir zu einem Großeinsatz Rettungsdienst in die Hafencity alarmiert.Hier geht`s zur Pressemitteilung:https://t.co/YBWAhHKtWn— FEUERWEHR HAMBURG (@FeuerwehrHH) April 12, 2025
The Miniatur Wunderland’s model railway area spans more than 1600 square metres.
The exhibition, which features a track length of approximately 17km, is set to expand further in the coming years.
The project was started by brothers Gerrit and Frederik Braun in 2001 and attracted its 25-millionth visitor in early March.
https://thewest.com.au/news/crime/german-miniature-world-irritant-gas-release-hurts-46-c-18352390
