Unearthed once more in Kiel, two leftover World War II explosives from airborne fighters. - Additional explosive devices discovered in Kiel
Hey there! You won't believe what happened in Kiel, Germany this past Sunday. It's all about a couple of unexpected World War II guests that crept up from the past!
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Two WWII ordnances, you know, the deadly relics from the bygone years, were uncovered during unprecedented survey work in the districts of Meimersdorf and Ellerbek-Wellingdorf. Breaking the news fabric bright and early, the police reported two unexploded bombs buried deep in the ground.
In Meimersdorf, nearly 40 residents were hit hard. They had to bid adieu to their homes starting from sunrise and remain displaced until 8:00 AM, after which precautionary roadblocks would ensue. The railway line between Kiel and Hamburg will be closed in this area from around 8:00 AM until the successful defusal. Fret not, dear travelers! There'll be shuttle buses to keep the journey moving for those traveling to or from one of the cruise ships in Kiel's bustling harbor.
For those who are in a pinch when it comes to finding temporary shelter, they can swing by the Meimersdorf volunteer fire department's community center at 7:00 AM. Here resides the American 250-kilogram bomb, ticking away – but don't worry, it's got only two fuses and it's snoozing on an agricultural field. Thanks to its pristine condition, the bomb disposal unit reckons the operation will go off without a hitch.
Second Bomb
Mid-afternoon saw operations kick off on the second bomb stationed in Ellerbek-Wellingdorf. This British 250-kilogram bomb was discovered on a property near the southern end of the Stadtrat-Hahn-Park. The experts, undaunted, forecast a smooth process ahead.
In Ellerbek-Wellingdorf, around 1,300 residents were notified to abandon their homes and any allotments cloistered within the barricaded zone by 12:00 PM. Say so long to Stadtrat-Hahn-Park as well, it's taking a vacation during operation hours. The feds' busiest highway (B502, AKA Ostring) will remain unscathed. For those scrounging for alternative lodging, the Ellerbek school (Klausdorfer Weg 62-64) will be opening its doors at 11:00 AM.
Folks in need of a helping hand moving their belongings can dial the Kiel professional fire brigade's service telephone at 0431-5905 555 – available all weekend, starting from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM on Saturday, and opening up again at 7:00 AM on Sunday.
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- The unexpected discovery on a Sunday in Kiel was two World War II ordnances, potentially dangerous relics from the bygone years of the Second World War.
- In Meimersdorf, the unexploded American 250-kilogram bomb, originally buried in an agricultural field, will require defusal, displacing nearly 40 residents from their homes.
- A second bomb, a British 250-kilogram war remnant, was discovered in Ellerbek-Wellingdorf, forcing around 1,300 residents to evacuate their homes and relocate temporarily.
- The police, along with bomb disposal experts, will handle the defusal operations for both WWII bombs on the respective locations in Meimersdorf and Ellerbek-Wellingdorf, with a few transportation and accommodation policies in place to minimize inconvenience for the community during the process.
