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Bomb Squad Successfully Disarm Device

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Operation successful: Device disarmed
Operation successful: Device disarmed

Bomb Squad Successfully Disarm Device

In the heart of Euskirchen, Germany, an unexpected discovery has led to a series of events that have affected the city's residents. On Tuesday, 02.09.2025, a 125 kg American World War II-era aircraft bomb was unearthed at a construction site on Johannesbergstraße.

Immediately, notifications were sent to approximately 1,870 people who live within the affected area, urging them to evacuate. Access roads to the evacuation area will be closed around 16:15, and the surrounding area of the bomb's location, approximately 400 meters in radius, will be cleared for defusal starting at the same time.

The Euskirchen city's Ordnungsamt and police will be responsible for the clearance. The evacuated people are advised to follow the instructions of the deployed personnel for their safety.

For updates on the situation, residents and concerned citizens are encouraged to follow the city of Euskirchen's social media channels: Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. A hotline has also been set up for those needing assistance leaving their homes: 02251/14-276.

In a positive development, the defusal of the bomb has been completed, and the scheduled defusal is now set for 19:00. The evacuation area clearing is currently underway.

The city of Euskirchen and its authorities are working diligently to ensure the safety of its residents and to resolve this unexpected situation as swiftly and safely as possible. We encourage everyone to stay informed and to follow the instructions provided by the authorities.

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