Three World War II bombs in Göttingen: violent detonation and evacuation!

Three World War II bombs in Göttingen: violent detonation and evacuation!

Schützenplatz, 37083 Göttingen, Deutschland - On Saturday afternoon, three duds from the Second World War were blown up in Göttingen. These bombs, which were located on the Schützenplatz, could not be defused, which is why the city administration carried out a controlled explosion. The explosion was so strong that it could be heard throughout the city. It occurred at 4:45 p.m. and was described as "very violent".

The restricted area remains closed for the time being. The residents of the western city, of which almost 11,000 had to leave their apartments, can only return when a thorough review of possible danger spots has taken place. This happened after the police have been closed because some people had entered the evacuation area unauthorized.

evacuation and traffic impairments

The evacuation and subsequent explosion of the bombs required extensive plans. Three explosive masters and two ammunition workers were on duty to eliminate the dud. Due to the explosion, there were also impairments in rail traffic. Long -distance trains bypass the city, which led to minor delays. Regional trains were replaced by rail replacement traffic, whereby Busse headed the Albaniplatz as the central point.

A “container castle” from nine Übersee containers was built for the security of the area. This measure should ensure that the explosion causes as few damage as possible on the nearby buildings. In addition, preventive measures were taken, such as lowering the groundwater in the area to enable a detailed examination of the duds.

frequent bomb clearing in Göttingen

The controlled explosion represents the sixth major bomb clearing in Göttingen within five years. The proximity of the bombs to urban facilities such as an arena and a basketball center required increased safety precautions. In the future, these modern measures could help to avoid unnecessary evacuations and reduce costs.

For more information about the incident and future measures, current reports and information on the website www.ndr.de available.