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250-Kilogram World War II Bomb at Hof Station Defused, Evacuations End

Post-defusal operations have cleared the 300-meter safety zone, preparing the track for evening rail service.

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Weltkriegsbombe am Hofer Bahnhof gefunden
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Overview

  • The 250-kg aerial bomb was discovered at 11:20 a.m. during maintenance on the tracks adjacent to Bahnhof Hof.
  • Roughly 1,000 residents and commuters were evacuated from a 300-meter perimeter around the discovery site.
  • Deutsche Bahn halted regional lines RE2, RE30, RE31, and RE35, routing RE2 trains to Marktredwitz and enforcing early stops on other services.
  • Specialized bomb disposal units from Munich joined local police, Bundespolizei, THW, BRK, Feuerwehr, and disaster management teams in the operation.
  • A care center at the Sophienschule housed about 200 evacuees, offering refreshments and seating until the area was declared safe.