Dresden in the state of emergency: 10,000 people affected by bombing!

Dresden in the state of emergency: 10,000 people affected by bombing!

Dresden, Deutschland - In Dresden, extensive measures for bombing at the Carol Bridge took place on January 9, 2025. The incident concerned an estimated 10,000 people who live nearby or stayed there. In order to ensure the safety of the population, a radius of evacuation of 500 meters was set up around the affected area.

The defusing became necessary after a British explosive bomb was discovered from the Second World War. Experts from the Bundeswehr had the instructions to neutralize the bomb safely. During the defusing, numerous streets and public transport had to be stopped in the area in order to guarantee a smooth running of the measures. According to SPIEGEL Action.

evacuation and blocking measures

The citizens were informed about the upcoming measure at an early stage so that they could leave their accommodations in good time. Residents who were affected by the evacuation faced the challenges and followed the instructions of the emergency services. Schools and businesses in the area were also temporarily closed.

The accuracy of the information and the professional implementation of the bombing were emphasized by the responsible authorities. The police and emergency services were on site to be able to react quickly in an emergency. In addition, SPIEGEL there were no incidents. The population was allowed to return to their apartments after carrying out the necessary safety tests.

-transmitted by West-Ost-Medien