14 Nov 2024 | 04:27 PM UTC
Germany: WWII-era bomb disposal operation prompts evacuations, rail disruptions in Kassel Nov. 14
Authorities defusing WWII-era bomb near Wolfhager Strasse in Kassel, Germany, Nov. 14. Evacuations, rail disruptions reported.
As of afternoon Nov. 14, authorities are disposing of a WWII-era bomb discovered along railway tracks near Wolfhager Strasse in Kassel. A 500-meter (547-yard) evacuation zone has been established around the operation site, impacting approximately 2,600 individuals. Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe Station is closed, causing diversions and delays for regional rail services. Authorities expect the operation to continue until at least 22:00.
Evacuations, rail disruptions, and localized transport disruptions will continue through the end of the operation and may linger for several hours after authorities give the all-clear. Heightened police deployments are likely near the evacuation zone.
Avoid the affected area as a standard precaution. Reconfirm regional rail travel via Kassel. Allow additional travel time near the affected area. Heed the instructions of authorities.
