Aircraft bomb deactivated by Polish authorities today.

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2025 September 17 . 10:59 PM

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Aircraft bomb successfully defused by Polish law enforcement today.

Aircraft bomb deactivated by Polish authorities today.

In the small town of Altwittenbek, Kreis Rendsburg-Eckernförde, a significant event is taking place later today. The authorities have announced that a World War II bomb will be defused. The bomb, weighing approximately 500 pounds and identified as an English bomb, was discovered buried about 2 meters deep on an agricultural field in Altwittenbek. Due to the defective, already detonated tail fuse and an intact front membrane fuse, the bomb poses a potential threat, and its defusal is necessary. The bomb disposal service (Explosivstoffdispositionsdienst) will lead the operation, supported by local police, fire department, and emergency medical services. Representatives from the EOD service, police, fire department, city of Gettorf, emergency services, and other relevant agencies have agreed to defuse the bomb today. To ensure the safety of the public, all residents of Altwittenbek are urged to leave their homes and buildings immediately. For those who cannot find alternative accommodation during the operation, the sports hall in Neuwittenbek is available as an emergency shelter. The railway line from Kiel to Eckernförde to Flensburg will be closed in both directions between 15:30 and 17:00. The Nord-Ostsee Canal will also be closed to shipping in the affected area during the same period. However, the B 76 will not be affected by the canal closure. The police will provide updates on the bomb defusing operation through their Facebook pages "Police Kiel and Plön" and "Police Neumünster". A spokesperson for the Police Directorate Kiel can be reached at 0431-1602012, while the Police Directorate Neumünster's Press Office can be contacted at 04321-945 2222 for further inquiries. A spokesperson for the operation will be at the parking lot of the Gasthof Levensau in Levensau, Levensau 1, from 14:00. For the latest updates, you can also follow the police's Facebook pages. The original content of this information comes from the Police Directorate Neumünster, transmitted via news aktuell. It is advised to stay informed and follow the instructions provided by the authorities during this operation.