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Saarlouis Evacuates Up to 6,000 for Noon Defusal of 1,000-Kilo WWII Bomb

Officials say the operation is proceeding as planned.

Overview

  • Residents within an 800-meter radius were ordered to leave by 08:00 as the security perimeter took effect.
  • A senior residence lies inside the evac zone, along with many homes and part of the city centre.
  • Roughly 600 emergency personnel are deployed, with drones monitoring the cordoned area for safety.
  • The Saar river is closed in the affected section, and the water police are preventing vessel passage.
  • The bomb was uncovered during deep-excavation work about ten days ago, and defusal is scheduled for around 12:00.