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Saarlouis WWII Bomb Safely Defused as City Lifts Evacuation

Specialists completed the operation following a daylong deployment of about 600 personnel.

Overview

  • The 1,000-kilogram aerial bomb was neutralized on Sunday evening, and residents were allowed to return.
  • Roughly 6,000 people within an 800-meter radius had left their homes, including a senior residence and parts of the city center.
  • Bomb disposal began after authorities confirmed the evacuation was complete around 12:30 p.m.
  • The Saar was closed to traffic during the operation as the water police enforced a restricted section and drones monitored the zone.
  • Equipment from Hesse supported the bomb-disposal team, and the mayor thanked the specialists after the successful effort.