World War II Bomb Defused in Regensburg, 500 Evacuated

Authorities safely defused a 113 kg bomb, disrupting local transport and prompting evacuations in the Burgweinting district.

A World War II-era aircraft bomb was discovered in the Burgweinting district of Regensburg.
Approximately 500 residents were evacuated from their homes as a safety precaution.
A 350-meter exclusion zone was established around the bomb site, affecting local traffic and rail services between Regensburg and Munich.
The bomb was successfully defused by specialists on Thursday evening, allowing residents to return to their homes.
A temporary shelter was set up at the Burgweinting elementary school to accommodate evacuees.