Substation near Cologne allegedly sabotaged – police investigating
A short circuit occurred at the Bergheim substation west of Cologne. Police suspect an intentional act and rule out a technical defect.
Substation near Cologne allegedly sabotaged – police investigating
On Tuesday, operations at a substation located west of Cologne in Bergheim were disrupted. Based on current investigation findings, local police suspect an intentional act and rule out a technical defect.
According to a police spokesperson, officers were called to the substation at around 20:00 hours following a technical alert. A short circuit had occurred, causing several power lines to fail. According to reports, however, regional power supply remained intact.
The operator of the substation, energy company Amprion, confirmed the incident. The company stated that experts, together with security authorities, are clarifying the causes and assessing the consequences of the incident. Police are coordinating their investigations closely with Amprion and grid operator RWE.
The exact circumstances and background of the incident remain unclear; investigations are ongoing.
Source: Google News LT — Crime (lt)