Dresden in turmoil: bomb defuses bring 10,000 people to safety!

In Dresden, a 250 kilogram British World War II bomb was successfully defused and removed. The bomb, which was discovered during demolition work after the collapse of the Carol Bridge, was a considerable danger. At 7 a.m., warnings were sent out on mobile phones and sirens activated in the city.

until 9 a.m., about 10,000 people had to leave their apartments and hotels in the restricted area, which included a radius of about a kilometer for defusing. The restricted area included large parts of the city center, including the historic old town. The police, fire brigade and emergency services have been in use since the early hours of the morning. Affected people were temporarily accommodated in the exhibition hall, where additional buses were provided. Almost 300 people, especially older people, used the emergency shelter, the 50 beds as well as lunch supply and drinks.

evacuation measures and safety precautions

A blocking circuit was built and secured, with 600 police officers being deployed. Around 12.35 p.m. it was ensured that there were no more people in the danger area. A helicopter with a thermal imaging camera supported the monitoring of the situation. The defusing of the bomb started after the extensive evacuation and did not take long. The all -clear took place around 1 p.m. and the restricted area was released.

The detonator of the 80 -year -old bomb, which had been in the Schlick of the Elbe for about 80 years, could not be turned out. It was removed and the bomb is now being broken down to recycle the steel. The explosive master explained that the TNT is thermally destroyed and there is the possibility that the steel will be processed into a spade.

In the case of such evacuations, it is important to follow the instructions of the emergency services in order to ensure the safety of the population. During the evacuation, all people in the endangered area must leave this immediately, and access is blocked. It is recommended to switch off light and devices in the apartment, close windows and complete the apartment door. Pets should be adequately cared for, and people in need should be reported to the emergency services.

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