Status: 07/21/2023 3:58 p.m
There is a fire in the railway museum in Schwerin. The fire brigade is on site with a large contingent. The main station has been evacuated and closed. Commuters must be prepared for the fact that there will be no trains at least until the evening.
Train passengers have to be prepared for delays. As the railway announced, numerous trains in local and long-distance traffic were canceled. It is unclear how long the station will remain closed. Deutsche Bahn tweeted that a replacement service had been ordered for canceled regional trains. Travelers were advised to switch to connections via Lübeck to and from Rostock and Wismar. The train assumes that the main station will remain closed until 9 p.m. The company told an NDR reporter. The fire brigade announced that the extinguishing work will continue until Saturday morning. people were not injured.
Fire brigade with a large contingent in action
As the fire brigade informed the NDR, the heavy smoke makes it difficult to extinguish the fire. All volunteer fire brigades in Schwerin were alerted to support the professional fire brigade in the operation, said Stefan Jacobi, head of the Schwerin professional fire brigade, on NDR MV Live. In addition, other forces from the districts were requested. So far, 70 emergency services are at the scene of the fire.
Soot and smoke over the city
The fire brigade asked residents to keep windows and doors closed and to turn off ventilation and air conditioning. Parked cars should be removed. In addition, residents should not touch any soiled objects and – if necessary – wash their hands thoroughly.
Extensive collection in the railway museum
The Mecklenburg Railway and Technology Museum was founded in 2006 and is located on the site of the former depot directly at Schwerin Central Station. The main building of the exhibition is the former locomotive workshop. The museum shows an extensive collection on the history and development of the railway, especially in Mecklenburg.
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