Defused 500 kilo World War II bomb in Mainz successful - evacuation smoothly

Defused 500 kilo World War II bomb in Mainz successful - evacuation smoothly

World War II bomb in Mainz made harmless: a great success for the security of the citizens

The defusing of a 500 kilos World War II bomb in Mainz was successfully completed after the unexploded runner was discovered during construction work. The evacuation of the danger zone was largely smooth and the work on the bomb was carried out without incidents. Almost 10,000 residents were affected by the evacuation because they lived around the site within a radius of 500 meters.

The non -exploded British bomb from the Second World War was discovered with an intact detonator that was difficult to access. In order to ensure the safety of the population, more than 300 emergency services of the fire and disaster protection and the police were involved in the defusing. A preventive measure that should show how important it is to eliminate such potentially dangerous remains of past times.

The find and the successful defusing of the World War II bomb in Mainz illustrate the continuing threat from old war ammunition in Germany. Despite the past decades since the end of World War II, it is terrifying to see how such dangerous relics can still appear unexpectedly. The authorities will continue to work to minimize such risks and protect the population. - nag