20 Jul 2023 | 06:28 PM UTC
Germany: WWII-era bomb disposal operation planned in Osnabruck July 23
Operation to defuse WWII-era bomb planned in Osnabruck, Germany, July 23. Evacuations, transport disruptions likely.
Event
Authorities plan to dispose of an unexploded WWII-era bomb in the Gartlage District of Osnabruck July 23. A mandatory evacuation zone extending up to about 1.75 km (1 mile) will be in force starting from 09:00. The disposal operation is expected to take several hours.
Road closures and localized traffic disruptions are probable within the affected area until disposal technicians complete their work.
Advice
Avoid the affected area on July 23 until authorities give the all-clear. Allow additional travel time near the Gartlage District of Osnabruck. Heed the instructions of authorities.
