22 Sep 2022 | 08:07 AM UTC
Germany: Authorities to dispose of WWII-era bomb in Orienenburg, Sept. 22
Unexploded ordnance disposal operation underway in Orienenburg, Germany, Sept. 22, prompting evacuations and transport disruptions.
Event
Authorities are responding to the discovery of a World War II-era bomb in Orienenburg Sept. 22. Authorities are evacuating surrounding buildings and are setting up a 900 meter (0.5 mile) restriction zone that will include parts of Lehnitzschleuse, the adjacent industrial area, and the Bundesstrasse 273 will be temporarily closed from around 09:45.
Increased traffic congestion is likely on alternative routes. Authorities have not provided an estimate for when the disposal operation will conclude.
Advice
Avoid the area until authorities give the all-clear. Check public transport schedules and local traffic conditions for disruptions before travel; plan alternative routes if necessary.
