03 May 2023 | 03:29 PM UTC
Germany: Authorities plan to defuse WWII-era bomb in Berlin, May 4
Authorities to dispose of WWII-era bomb in Berlin, Germany, starting 08:00 May 4. Rail and road transport disruptions likely.
Event
Authorities in Berlin plan to dispose of an unexploded WWII-era bomb on May 4. The 100-kg (220-lb) bomb was found during construction work at the corner of Langen and Andreas streets in the city's Friedrichshain neighborhood. Police will impose a 350-meter (383-yard) evacuation zone from 08:00. S-Bahn trains between Ostbahnhof and Alexanderplatz will be suspended; regional, InterCity, and Intercity Express trains will be diverted.
Increased traffic congestion is likely on surrounding roads as drivers seek alternative routes. Authorities have not provided an estimate for when the operation will conclude.
Advice
Avoid the area. Allow additional time to reach destinations near the affected area of Berlin. Seek alternative routes to avoid the security perimeter until the disposal operation ends. Heed instructions from authorities.
