Controlled Detonation of WWII Bomb in Homburg

A 45-kilogram bomb from World War II was safely detonated after failed defusal efforts, prompting a temporary evacuation of 700 residents.

The bomb was discovered during canal construction work near the Homburg city center and required immediate attention due to its unstable detonator.
Efforts to defuse the bomb began at 10:22 AM but were unsuccessful, leading to a controlled detonation shortly after 1 PM.
Approximately 700 people were evacuated from the surrounding area, including a section of the railway line, which was temporarily closed.
Multilingual communication was employed to ensure the safety of a diverse local population during the evacuation process.
The operation was coordinated by bomb disposal experts, with support from local emergency services, marking the end of a tense week for the community.