02 May 2023 | 07:33 PM UTC
Germany: Authorities responding to WWII bomb in Aschaffenburg late May 2
Authorities responding to a WWII bomb in Aschaffenburg, Germany, late May 2; transport and business disruptions, evacuations likely.
Event
Officials are responding to the discovery of a 250-kilo (551lbs) unexploded WWII-era bomb in Aschaffenburg, Germany, late May 2. The device was found during construction work near the banks of the River Main near the Pompejanum. Local road closures in the affected area have been implemented, and an estimated 1,000 residents within a 300 meters (0.19 miles) radius have been evacuated.
Road closures and the rail traffic suspension will cause localized disruptions to road traffic, including to public transport. Lingering disruptions are likely as officials conclude operations and traffic returns to normal.
Advice
Avoid the area until authorities give the all-clear. Check for transport disruptions before beginning journeys and allow extra time for travel in the affected area. Make alternative travel arrangements if necessary.
