Overview

• A World War II aerial bomb was uncovered at a construction site in Bad Reichenhall on Wednesday, with defusal scheduled for Thursday at 16:00.
• Mayor Christoph Lung confirmed the bomb had broken apart, adding complexity to the disposal operation led by the Kampfmittelräumdienst.
• The JVA Bad Reichenhall prison was evacuated at 11:30, with nearby residents instructed to leave their homes by 12:00 and main evacuations starting at 14:30.
• An emergency shelter has been set up at the Haus der Jugend, with buses provided for residents unable to reach the location independently.
• Authorities urge residents to remain calm, follow police and rescue service instructions, and use the city’s hotline for inquiries.