04/15/2023, 1:52 p.m. — Initial release (current)
Defusing World War II Bomb – Evacuation complete
Author: Marko Laske (junior)
State Capital Dresden
Defusing World War II Bomb – Evacuation complete
The operational measures in connection with the defusing of the World War II bomb on Zwickauer Strasse are ongoing.
Around 1:50 p.m., the emergency services completed the evacuation. It went smoothly. Around 400 people affected have been accommodated in the emergency shelters at the Dresden Exhibition Centre.
Police used a helicopter to patrol the security area. Explosive ordnance disposal specialists will now begin to defuse the bomb.
During the defusing, the security area remains locked. Motorists are asked to drive around the area.
You can also find up-to-date information on the websites and social media channels of the Dresden fire brigade and the Saxon police. In addition, the city of Dresden has set up a citizen hotline on (0351) 488 76 66. (ml)
