World War II Bombs Found in Two German Towns, Evacuations Announced

Unexploded ordnance discovered in Merseburg and Schwentinental will be defused on Thursday, prompting precautionary evacuations in affected areas.

A 250-kilogram World War II bomb was discovered in the Trebnitz district of Merseburg, with defusal planned for Thursday afternoon.
Authorities in Merseburg have announced an evacuation starting at 8:00 AM Thursday, affecting parts of the Trebnitz area, though the exact number of residents impacted remains unclear.
In Schwentinental, a similar 250-kilogram American bomb with a tail fuse was found during a site survey related to a construction inquiry.
The evacuation in Schwentinental will begin at 10:00 AM Thursday, impacting approximately 20 residents from six households due to the limited number of buildings in the area.
Police will implement road closures in Schwentinental during the defusal process, while officials in both towns assure residents there is no immediate danger.