World War II bomb in Rastatt: evacuation on Sunday for 3,000 residents!

World War II bomb in Rastatt: evacuation on Sunday for 3,000 residents!

In Rastatt, the discovery of a World War II bomb on a construction site for a new combined pool is causing a stir. The construction workers made this remarkable discovery at a depth of around five meters, where the bomb weighing around 500 kilograms came to light. Fortunately, she reports South German newspaper, the bomb does not have to be blown up, but can be defused. The defusal is planned for Sunday, while residents within a 500 meter radius must be evacuated.

The evacuation affects around 3,000 people, whose homes are to be left from this Sunday at 8 a.m. Residents have until 8:30 a.m. to vacate their houses, after which the access roads around the construction site will be closed. In addition, the airspace and traffic on the neighboring railway line will also be closed from 10 a.m. for defusing purposes SWR reported.

Evacuation and safety precautions

Residents will be informed in good time through loudspeaker announcements, while an information flyer will show the affected streets. As the city announces, train traffic between Karlsruhe and Baden-Baden will be stopped from 11 a.m. to ensure that the measures run smoothly. Interestingly, the S-Bahn service will also be interrupted between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., but don't worry, a replacement rail service will be set up.

After the evacuation, the police are tasked with ensuring that the zone has actually been completely cleared before defusing can begin. During the measures, affected residents can find shelter in the Badner Hall, which is equipped with seating, drinks and toilets. Of course, you are allowed to bring pets with you, so that your four-legged roommates are also taken care of.

The challenge of explosive ordnance management

Bomb discoveries of this type are not just a single incident. Experts estimate that thousands of World War II bombs remain buried in the ground nationwide, many of them deeply encapsulated and potentially dangerous. The local regulatory authorities, such as the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Service (KBD), are responsible for safe and preventive disposal. Its goal is to enable safe construction and to minimize dangers from such ammunition, as also stated on the information page of the Ministry of the Interior and Municipal Affairs can be read.

Residents are advised to remain calm if they find explosive ordnance or suspicious objects: do not touch them, keep their distance and immediately inform the police or the responsible regulatory authority.

The coming hours will be exciting for the residents of Rastatt. Hopefully the defusing goes smoothly and everyone involved stays safe as the city prepares for a future without the shadows of these wartime memories.