18 Apr 2024 | 01:04 PM UTC
Germany: Authorities investigating site of possible unexploded WWII ordnance in Cologne April 18
Authorities investigating possible WWII bomb near Boltenstrasse in Cologne, Germany, April 18. Road closures, evacuations reported.
Authorities are investigating a possible unexploded WWII bomb near Boltensternstrasse in Cologne on April 18. Authorities have closed nearby roads, including Niederlander Ufer and Riehler Strasse, and evacuated 1,000 individuals from a nearby senior center as a precaution. Should experts determine that the device in question is unexploded ordnance, authorities may further expand the evacuation zone; up to 10,000 individuals could be affected.
Road closures, evacuations, and heightened security will continue near the operation site until authorities give the all-clear, and may expand if authorities deem it necessary.
Avoid the operation site as a standard precaution. Strictly heed all instructions from law enforcement officers. Be prepared for potential evacuation if located near the operation site. If evacuated, expect not to be able to return to the affected area until the evening.
