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WWII Bomb in Mannheim Successfully Defused After Evacuation

Construction in Mannheim's Seckenheim district uncovered a WWII bomb, prompting the evacuation of 1,500 residents before emergency teams safely defused the device.

  • A World War II bomb was discovered during construction in Mannheim's Seckenheim district, leading to immediate safety measures.
  • Authorities evacuated approximately 1,500 residents within a 450-meter radius of the bomb site as a precautionary measure.
  • A temporary shelter was established at Richard-Möll-Halle to assist displaced residents during the operation.
  • Emergency responders, including police, fire, and rescue teams, coordinated efforts to secure the area and defuse the bomb.
  • The bomb was successfully defused, allowing residents to return to their homes and marking a resolution to the incident.
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