18 Apr 2018 | 12:37 PM UTC
Germany: Mass evacuations in Berlin April 20 (WWII bomb)
Mass evacuation planed in Berlin on April 20 after WWII-era bomb discovered; traffic and rail disruptions likely
Event
On Friday, April 20, mass evacuations will take place from 09:00 (local time) in the capital Berlin - near the central railway station - as a precautionary measure while experts work to defuse a WWII-era bomb that was recently discovered. Temporary road closures are likely, along with associated disruptions to road, metro, and rail traffic.
Context
Allied planes bombed Berlin heavily during World War II, killing thousands and destroying much of the city. Unexploded bombs are still regularly found in urban areas in Germany. On October 2, 2017, approximately 10,000 people were evacuated in Berlin after a large World War II bomb was discovered.
Advice
Individuals in Berlin are advised to adhere to all instructions issued by authorities and to avoid the central station neighborhood while bomb disposal operations are ongoing.
