Germany: Authorities to dispose of WWII bomb disposal operation in Bochum May 28

Authorities plan to defuse a WWII-era bomb in Overdyker Street in Bochum on May 28. Officials are enforcing a 250-meter (273-yard) evacuation area that will impact up to 900 residents and could require the closure of nearby roads. Evacuations will reportedly begin at 14:30, and the defusing will likely start in the afternoon hours of May 28; authorities will likely terminate operations in the evening hours of May 28.

Heightened security and evacuations will continue in the affected area until authorities give the all-clear. Transport disruptions are likely near the evacuation zone until authorities complete their operations.