24 Jun 2023 | 02:36 AM UTC
Germany: Authorities to defuse WWII-era bomb in Schreventeich in Kiel late June 27
Authorities to defuse WWII-era bomb in Schreventeich in Kiel, Germany, late June 27. Officials order evacuations and road closures.
Event
Authorities plan to defuse a WWII-era bomb in Schreventeich in Kiel from 16:00 June 27. Crews discovered the 250-kg bomb during construction work at the Friedrich-Junge-School on Langenbeckstrasse. Authorities have advised those in the affected area to evacuate by 16:00 June 27; the evacuation will affect about 3,000 residents and 2,000 households. Officials have yet to provide an estimate as to how long the defusal operation will last. The Kathe-Kollwitz-School cafeteria will be available as accommodation for evacuees from 15:00 the same day.
Road closures will occur in the vicinity during the operation, resulting in localized transport disruptions. Authorities will impose traffic restrictions on federal highway B 76, with changes to the public transport schedule likely. Heightened security is almost certain from the afternoon of June 27 until the end of the operation.
Advice
Avoid the affected area until authorities give the all-clear. Check for transport disruptions before beginning journeys and allow extra time for travel. Heed instructions from authorities.
