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New York Post
5 days ago
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- New York Post
WWII bombs found in European city force massive evacuation operation
More than 20,000 residents were forced to evacuate their homes on Wednesday in Germany after three World War II-era aerial bombs were discovered. The operation would take the bomb squad hours to complete their task. The three bombs were found during exploratory work in the German city of Cologne on Monday, resulting in what officials called the largest evacuation of the city since the end of World War II, the Associated Press reported. Advertisement According to a news release by city officials, two American 20-hundredweight bombs and one American 10-hundredweight bomb with impact fuses needed to be defused. This operation prompted the evacuation of 20,500 residents from their homes in order to prepare for the operation. The Düsseldorf district government's explosive ordnance disposal service was activated to defuse the three 80-year-old bombs. The evacuation also shut down numerous businesses, including the Eduardus Hospital, two retirement homes, the Cologne Messe/Deutz train station, schools and more. Advertisement 3 Ambulances drive to the Eduardus Hospital in Cologne-Deutz to evacuate the hospital before specialists defuse three unexploded U.S. bombs from World War II that were unearthed earlier this week in Cologne, Wednesday, June 4, 2025. AP 3 Two of the three unexploded World War II bombs are defused and prepared to be loaded onto vehicles for removal, Wednesday, June 4, 2025, in Cologne, Germany. AP Roadways were shut down and shipping lanes along the Rhine River were suspended. Just after 7 p.m. local time, city officials posted on Facebook that the job was completed. Advertisement 'The three World War II bombs in Deutz have been defused. At 7:19 p.m., the three unexploded bombs that had paralyzed large parts of the city were defused,' the post read. 'The closed streets and bridges are now gradually being reopened, and residents can return to their homes or are being brought back by ambulance or shuttle buses.' 3 Employees from the public order office cordon off access to the Rhine promenade after three unexploded bombs from the Second World War were found at the Deutzer Werft in Cologne, Germany, 04 May 2025. CHRISTOPHER NEUNDORF/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock According to the National WWII Museum in New Orleans, Cologne was a frequent target for Allied air raids, with the first of 262 happening on a May 17, 1940, Royal Air Force bombing mission. Advertisement During that time, 770,000 residents evacuated the city, leaving about 20,000 behind. The final bombardment was on March 2, 1945. American tanks entered the city a few days later.
Fox News
5 days ago
- General
- Fox News
WWII bombs found in European city force massive evacuation operation
More than 20,000 residents were forced to evacuate their homes on Wednesday in Germany after three World War II-era bombs were discovered. The operation would take the bomb squad hours to complete their task. The three bombs were discovered during exploratory work in the German city of Cologne on Monday, resulting in what officials called the largest evacuation of the city since the end of World War II, the Associated Press reported. According to a news release by city officials, two American 20-hundredweight bombs and one American 10-hundredweight bomb with impact fuses needed to be defused. This operation prompted the evacuation of 20,500 residents from their homes in order to prepare for the operation. The Düsseldorf district government's explosive ordnance disposal service was activated to defuse the three 80-year-old bombs. The evacuation also shut down numerous businesses, including the Eduardus Hospital, two retirement homes, the Cologne Messe/Deutz train station, schools and more. Roadways were shut down and shipping lanes along the Rhine River were suspended. Just after 7 p.m. local time, city officials posted on Facebook that the job was completed. "The three World War II bombs in Deutz have been defused. At 7:19 p.m., the three unexploded bombs that had paralyzed large parts of the city were defused," the post read. "The closed streets and bridges are now gradually being reopened, and residents can return to their homes or are being brought back by ambulance or shuttle buses." According to the National WWII Museum in New Orleans, Cologne was a frequent target for Allied air raids, with the first of 262 happening on a May 17, 1940, Royal Air Force bombing mission. During that time, 770,000 residents evacuated the city, leaving about 20,000 or so behind. The final bombardment was on March 2, 1945. American tanks entered the city a few days later.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Cologne evacuates thousands so WW2 bombs can be diffused
The German city of Cologne is evacuating some 20,500 people from a large area in the city centre so experts can defuse three unexploded bombs from World War Two. The American bombs were discovered on Monday in a shipyard in the Deutz neighbourhood. Unexploded bombs can still pose a danger and the city has sealed off the zone within a 1,000m (3280ft) radius, in what it described as "the largest operation since the end of WW2". Homes, shops, hotels and schools have been told to evacuate, as well as a large hospital and major train station. "If you refuse, we will escort you from your home - if necessary by force - along with the police," the authorities said. Residents were told if they refused to leave their homes after the evacuation began they could face expensive fines. Some intensive care patients were helped out in ambulances from the Eduardus Hospital. The country's bomb disposal service plans to diffuse the ten-tonne (10,000kg) and 20-tonne (20,000kg) bombs on Wednesday but it won't be possible to do so until all residents in the area leave for their own safety, the city said. The evacuation in the Old Town and Deutz neighbourhoods began with officials going door to door to tell people they must leave their homes. Shops, restaurants and businesses have been told to stop operating during the day. Cultural institutions including the Philharmonic Hall and many museums have been affected, as well as government buildings, 58 hotels, and nine schools. Transport was severely disrupted, with all roads are closed in the area, many trains cancelled and the Messe/Deutz train station was closed from 08:00 local time (07:00BST). The authorities have set up two drop-in centres for people who don't have anywhere to go during the evacuation period. Residents were told to "stay calm", bring their ID and any essential medications, and to take care of their pets. Cologne Bonn Airport said flights would continue as usual but travelling to the airport by train or road may be difficult. Paris train services slowly resume after WW2 bomb defused WW2 bomb blown up in Germany after evacuation
BBC News
6 days ago
- General
- BBC News
Cologne evacuates thousands so WW2 bombs can be diffused
The German city of Cologne is evacuating some 20,500 people from a large area in the city centre so experts can defuse three unexploded bombs from World War Two. The American bombs were discovered on Monday in a shipyard in the Deutz neighbourhood. Unexploded bombs can still pose a danger and the city has sealed off the zone within a 1,000m (3280ft) radius, in what it described as "the largest operation since the end of WW2".Homes, shops, hotels and schools have been told to evacuate, as well as a large hospital and major train station. "If you refuse, we will escort you from your home - if necessary by force - along with the police," the authorities said. Residents were told if they refused to leave their homes after the evacuation began they could face expensive fines. Some intensive care patients were helped out in ambulances from the Eduardus Hospital. The country's bomb disposal service plans to diffuse the ten-tonne (10,000kg) and 20-tonne (20,000kg) bombs on Wednesday but it won't be possible to do so until all residents in the area leave for their own safety, the city evacuation in the Old Town and Deutz neighbourhoods began with officials going door to door to tell people they must leave their homes. Shops, restaurants and businesses have been told to stop operating during the day. Cultural institutions including the Philharmonic Hall and many museums have been affected, as well as government buildings, 58 hotels, and nine schools. Transport was severely disrupted, with all roads are closed in the area, many trains cancelled and the Messe/Deutz train station was closed from 08:00 local time (07:00BST). The authorities have set up two drop-in centres for people who don't have anywhere to go during the evacuation period. Residents were told to "stay calm", bring their ID and any essential medications, and to take care of their pets. Cologne Bonn Airport said flights would continue as usual but travelling to the airport by train or road may be difficult.
