World War II Bomb Discovery Prompts Major Evacuation in Elsterwerda

A 250-kilogram American bomb found during construction necessitates the evacuation of 2,700 residents for safe defusal.

The bomb was discovered in the Biehla district of Elsterwerda during construction work.
The evacuation affects residents within a 1,000-meter radius of the bomb site.
Local authorities plan to defuse the bomb on Wednesday, November 6, starting at 10 a.m.
Residents are required to leave the evacuation zone by 8 a.m. on the day of the defusal.
Train services in Elsterwerda will be largely suspended, except for the route to Dresden.