Festive Scene: Traffic Weaves for Enthusiastic Hanover Football Spectators
On Saturday, March 1, 2025, a series of incidents occurred at Erfurt Central Station involving fans of Hannover 96, who were en route to a football match against the team from Nuremberg.
Approximately 350 fans arrived at the station from Bamberg, and their journey through Thuringia was incident-free. However, upon arrival at Erfurt Central Station, around 40 fans illegally crossed the tracks, causing a minor disturbance.
The incidents escalated when pyrotechnics were set off on a platform at Erfurt Central Station, and a fire extinguisher was illegally discharged. In response, the police ensured that the remaining fans reached the departure platform in an orderly manner.
The Federal Police Commissariat Erfurt was involved in consistently pursuing the offenses and crimes that occurred. Proceedings were initiated against the Hannover fans who deliberately violated criminal and regulatory provisions.
It is important to note that there are no publicly available details about the specific defendants being investigated by the Federal Police Commissariat Erfurt related to Hannover 96 fans on March 1, 2025.
For further questions, please contact the Federal Police Inspectorate Erfurt at the following contact details:
- Phone: 0361/ 659830
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: http://www.bundespolizei.de
A camera was covered at Erfurt Central Station during the incidents, and the regional train with the Hannover football travelers left the station at around 20:25.
The Federal Police urges all football fans to respect the law and regulations, ensuring a safe and enjoyable environment for everyone.
