World War II Bomb Discovered at Duisburg Power Plant, Evacuation Underway

A British 10-centner bomb was found during construction at the Walsum coal power plant, prompting a shutdown and evacuation ahead of planned defusal tonight.

• The unexploded World War II bomb was uncovered during construction for a future hydrogen production facility at the Walsum coal power plant in Duisburg.
• The power plant, which has a capacity equal to 160–170 modern wind turbines, was shut down during a period of high demand due to low wind and solar energy production.
• Evacuation measures affected 59 local residents and approximately 20 plant employees, with a 600-meter zone cleared by 9 PM.
• Authorities confirmed the bomb has a standard impact fuse, which is less risky to defuse compared to other types of detonators.
• The defusal operation is scheduled for 10 PM, and the plant is expected to resume operations by 4 AM Friday.

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