Bomb from World War II found on construction site in Elsterwerda: Defusing planned for Wednesday
Discovery during construction work
During construction work in Elsterwerda, Brandenburg, a 250-kilogram aerial bomb from the Second World War was found on Monday afternoon. The bomb was discovered on Gröditzer Straße.
Evacuations planned
As a precaution, the area around the bomb has been cordoned off. On Wednesday, the bomb is to be defused by experts from the ordnance disposal service. For this purpose, the surrounding area will be evacuated within a radius of 300 meters.
Further investigations
The police are currently investigating how the bomb got to the construction site. It is assumed that it was dropped during an air raid in the Second World War and has lain dormant in the ground ever since.
Similar incident in 2019
In 2019, a similar incident occurred in Elsterwerda. At that time, a 100-kilogram aerial bomb was found during construction work on the B100 federal highway. The bomb was also defused by experts.
Historical context
Elsterwerda was heavily bombed during the Second World War. The city was an important railway junction and industrial center. Many houses and buildings were destroyed in the air raids.
Tips for handling unexploded ordnance
If you find unexploded ordnance, do not touch it. Keep your distance and call the police or fire department immediately. Unexploded ordnance can be very dangerous and should only be handled by experts.
