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Press release of the state capital Wiesbaden

World War II Bomb: Defusing Successful, Area Reopened

On Tuesday, September 22, at around 9:30 p.m., the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit successfully detonated two World War II bombs on the Ostfeld near Erbenheim, as it was no longer possible to defuse them. The evacuation is over. The restricted area is once again accessible.

Residents are permitted to return to their apartments and homes. Road closures have been lifted. Berliner Straße (B455) is once again open to traffic as usual.

Further information is also available online at wiesbaden.de/krisenfall (opens in a new tab). The information on that site can be automatically translated into other languages.


This press release is issued by the Press Office of the State Capital of Wiesbaden, Schlossplatz 6, 65183 Wiesbaden, pressereferatwiesbadende Citizens with questions can contact the responsible department or office.

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