09 May 2024 | 07:24 AM UTC
Germany: Authorities to defuse WWII-era bomb near Landshut Central Station morning May 9
Authorities to defuse WWII-era bomb near Landshut Central Station, Germany, May 9. Evacuations, transport, and business disruptions likely.
Authorities plan to defuse a WWII-era bomb in Landshut early May 9. The device is located near the Landshut Central Station. Police will cordon off and evacuate a 500-meter (550-yard) radius around the bomb's location. Authorities have instructed local residents to leave the evacuation area no later than 10:00 May 9 and expect the operation to last until around 18:00.
Authorities will close the station area and nearby roads completely or partially during the operation, resulting in localized transport disruptions. Changes to public transport schedules are likely. Heightened security is almost certain until the end of the operation.
Avoid the affected area May 9 until authorities give the all-clear. Check for transport disruptions before beginning journeys and allow extra time for travel. Heed instructions from local security personnel.
