World War II bomb defused in Cottbus - evacuation for 1800 citizens!

World War II bomb defused in Cottbus - evacuation for 1800 citizens!

Cottbus, Deutschland - On Tuesday, June 3, 2025, a World War II bomb will be defused in Cottbus. The approximately 250 -kilogram flying bomb, which was discovered during construction work on a Deutsche Bahn site near the main train station, has extensive effects on city traffic and the lives of residents

A blocking circuit with a radius of 600 meters has been set up, which includes the entire main train station, surrounding parking spaces, the new railway plant and several residential and business streets. Around 1,800 people have to temporarily leave their apartments. The defusing of the bomb begins at 10 a.m. and should be completed by 3 p.m. at the latest. The fire brigade has already built up in an emergency accommodation in the building of the "Lausitzer Rundschau" in the Jugend 54 street.

traffic restrictions and evacuation measures

Railway traffic at Cottbus Central Station will be fully stopped on Tuesday between 9 a.m. and probably 4 p.m. This particularly affects the trains of the RE2, RE18, RE13, RB49, RE10 and RB43, which are either omitted or diverted. The day should therefore bring significant restrictions for commuters and travelers. The railway has set up replacement buses for the eliminating connections, especially between Cottbus and neighboring locations.

The city has set up an information phone on 0355 612 3456 to clarify questions from the population. The regulatory office is also active and controls the evacuation in the affected area, where road closures were also built. Over 200 emergency services, including the police, fire brigade and employees of the regulatory office, are involved in the preparations and the subsequent defusing of the bomb.

emergency measures and safety precautions

Special measures were taken for particularly endangered groups. A special rescue bus was used to evacuate seniors from a neighboring senior residential complex. Local residents who have to go to the emergency accommodation are pointed out that they themselves are responsible for their meals and taking drinks and medication. A note that is particularly relevant in view of the ongoing evacuations and the unclear duration of the measures.

The demonstration is a critical task that is carried out by specialized services by various organizations. In 2022, the DETAMING service of the Federal Army was used 985 times and secured the elimination of more than 31,000 kilograms of war material, including numerous aviation bombs and other dangerous relics. Experts always recommend keeping a distance from suspicion of the relics of war and contacting the police to minimize any dangers.

The defusing of the aviation bomb in Cottbus is an urgent reminder in the traces that the Second World War still leaves. Preparations and professional handling of such dangerous material are crucial for the safety of the population.

For more information and updates, an urban information service is available that keeps citizens up to date on the progress of the measures.

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