Overview

• A World War II-era phosphorus bomb was unearthed during excavation work on 'Am Brückenhof' street in Niestetal-Sandershausen, Kassel district.
• The bomb, which weighed 15 kilograms and was releasing phosphorus, necessitated an 80-meter evacuation zone for safety.
• Residents outside the evacuation zone were advised to keep windows and doors closed as a precautionary measure.
• Specialized bomb disposal experts secured and removed the device, completing the operation without any incidents or injuries.
• Police lifted the evacuation at 19:35, allowing residents to return to their homes with no harm reported.