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Mysterious boulder blocks road near Hammerecke underpass in suspected sabotage

Who dumped a massive boulder on a busy road—and why? Authorities hunt for clues after traffic signs were torn up in a brazen act of vandalism.

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Graffiti is on the train. These are cables. Background there are houses with windows.

Mysterious boulder blocks road near Hammerecke underpass in suspected sabotage

A large boulder was discovered blocking a road near the Hammerecke railway underpass on Sunday morning, 9 March 2025. The incident also involved damage to a traffic sign and mirror, prompting an ongoing police investigation into dangerous interference with road traffic and criminal damage. The obstruction was found early on Sunday near the underpass. A traffic sign, including its concrete base, had been ripped from the ground, while a nearby traffic mirror was also damaged. Authorities confirmed the placement of the boulder was deliberate, though no motive has been established. The investigation remains active as officers work to determine who placed the boulder and caused the damage. The public is being asked to assist by reporting any relevant details to help resolve the case.

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