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Huge evacuation in Stuttgart: 3,200 people affected by bomb!
On October 19th, 3,200-3,500 people in Stuttgart-Weilimdorf had to be evacuated due to the defusing of a WW2 bomb.
Huge evacuation in Stuttgart: 3,200 people affected by bomb!
A complex operation is scheduled for Sunday, October 19th, in Stuttgart-Weilimdorf, because an aerial bomb from the Second World War is to be defused. This explosive charge weighs around 240 kilograms and was discovered during exploratory work in Lindental. Due to the potential dangers, around 3,200 to 3,500 residents have to temporarily leave their homes, according to the city administration. The evacuation starts at 9 a.m. and is carried out by the police. The exact duration of the measures is currently unclear and depends on the condition of the unexploded bomb. During this time, the B295 will also be temporarily closed and traffic will be rerouted. The city and police in Stuttgart will provide information about developments during the evacuation measures via their social media channels.
How these bombs come to be found is often an exciting story in itself. Since the Second World War, numerous cities have struggled with the legacy of past air raids. It is estimated that there are still between 100,000 and 300,000 tons of unexploded bombs in the ground in Germany. Such dangerous remains can be discovered during construction work or by farmers, and around 5,000 of these bombs have to be cleared every year. Excavators and shovels are used to uncover and defuse the explosive devices. Due to the expiration time of the explosives, it is often even more difficult to handle older bombs safely, which further complicates the work of explosive ordnance disposal services.
Safety precautions and support
A security area of around 400 meters will be set up around the site, meaning that driving and entering the area is temporarily prohibited. Residents and particularly vulnerable people, such as people with physical limitations, are advised to contact the Office of Public Order by October 15th to receive special support offers. The sports hall of the Wolfbusch School is provided as collective accommodation for all evacuees who have no other accommodation options. For information or reports to the emergency services, a citizens' telephone number is also available at 0711/216-91928.
Dealing with unexploded bombs not only requires experience, but also careful planning and sensitivity towards the affected population, because in the past there have always been touching stories when it came to defusing these dangerous explosive devices. The citizens of Stuttgart can only hope that the defusing will go smoothly on Sunday and that all residents will be able to return to their apartments quickly.
If you would like to find out more about the background to such operations, please visit swr.de detailed information about the current case. Further information is also available tag24.de about the bomb-related resettlement and the procedure. If you would like to delve deeper into the subject, you can go to ardalpha.de read interesting aspects about bomb defusal and its history.