World War II bomb in Elsterwerda: 2,700 people have to be evacuated!

World War II bomb in Elsterwerda: 2,700 people have to be evacuated!

Elsterwerda, Deutschland - In Elsterwerda the air burns! On Wednesday at 10:00 a.m., a dangerous World War II bomb will be defused that was discovered in the city. Mayor Anja Heinrich (CDU) has already announced that around 2,700 people have to be evacuated - a massive undertaking that keeps the whole city in suspense!

The bomb, with a weight of 250 kilograms, was brought to light during construction work. In order to ensure the security of the citizens, a blocking circuit is set up with an impressive radius of one kilometer around the dangerous site. However, the clinic remains unaffected and is not affected by the evacuation measures. The tension increases, because if everything goes well and the defusing is successful, the blocking circle should be lifted again in the early afternoon!

evacuation in full swing

The evacuation of the residents is a major logistical challenge. The authorities work around the clock to ensure that people are brought to safety. While the clock is ticking and the team is preparing for critical defusing, the question remains: Will everything go smoothly? The entire city looks spellbound on the clock and the nervousness increases!