World War II Bomb Safely Defused After Evacuation in Hannover
A 500-kilogram bomb was discovered on the site of the new Medical School of Hannover, prompting the evacuation of 9,000 residents and special safety measures at the hospital.
- The unexploded bomb, a World War II-era American device weighing 500 kilograms, was found on the construction site of the new Medical School of Hannover (MHH).
- Approximately 9,000 residents were evacuated from the area starting at 8 a.m. as a precautionary measure, with the evacuation zone including the MHH campus.
- Special safety protocols were implemented at MHH, including protective barriers and reduced operations, while emergency medical services remained available for critical cases.
- Bomb disposal experts successfully defused the device on Saturday without any incidents, allowing residents to return to their homes by the evening.
- Of the two suspected bomb sites initially identified, one was cleared earlier, confirming no explosive device was present.
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