World War II bomb discovered in Cologne-Sülz: Evacuation for 7800 residents

World War II bomb discovered in Cologne-Sülz: Evacuation for 7800 residents

Large deployment after finding a World War II bomb

On Thursday afternoon, workers discovered a 500-kilogram World War II bomb while construction in the Sülz district of Cologne. The find immediately led to extensive security measures because the bomb must be defused. The city of Cologne announced that the defusing should take place on the same day, which requires a large-scale use of rescue and security forces.

In connection with the defusing, around 7800 residents must be evacuated to ensure the safety of the population during the intervention. The city has activated an emergency concept for this, which will inform the affected citizens about the necessary steps. Residents are urgently encouraged to follow the evacuation instructions to ensure the security of everyone involved.

World War II bombs can be found in Germany, especially in cities that were heavily bombarded during the war. It is estimated that thousands of non -defused bombs from the Second World War are still hidden in the ground. The defusing of these bombs is a regular part of the urban security measures to minimize dangers for the population.

The cooperation between the city administration, the police and the fire service services plays a crucial role in order to carry out such operations quickly and safely. It is sought to complete the defusing quickly in order to have the residents return to their apartments as quickly as possible. During such missions, it is important that the public remains informed about the progress of the measures.

The city of Cologne will continue to provide updates to inform the residents about the status of defusing and any adjustments in the evacuation process. The security of the citizens has a top priority, and the authorities work closely together to ensure that the operation runs smoothly.