Kiel in excitement: American bomb is defused in Gaarden!

Kiel in excitement: American bomb is defused in Gaarden!

On Whit Monday, an American 250-kilo bomb from World War II causes excitement in Kiel! The ordnance clearing service discovered the explosive time bomb in Stoschstrasse during a review, and now over 12,000 residents are affected.

The defusing starts on Monday, but the exact duration remains uncertain. Residents should adjust to several hours of absence and have sufficient food, drinks and required medication. If you need support to leave the apartment, you can contact the Kiel professional fire brigade at 0431/5905 555. Passengers of public transport should check the websites of the transport companies for any timetable changes.

Further information on defusing and current updates can be found on the homepage of the city of Kiel. A press spokesman for the police department will be available for questions from 10:30 a.m. at the Ellerbek school.