World War II Bombs Safely Defused in Dortmund's Westfalenpark

Two unexploded 500-kilogram bombs prompted evacuations and major transport disruptions before being neutralized by experts.

Two unexploded American 500-kilogram bombs from World War II were discovered in Dortmund's Westfalenpark and safely defused on Thursday evening.
Approximately 1,400 residents within a 500-meter radius of the site were evacuated as a precautionary measure, with the city arranging medical transport for those in need.
The defusal operation caused significant disruptions, including the temporary closure of the busy B1 highway and the suspension of several regional and urban train lines.
The bombs were found in a popular park, highlighting the continued presence of wartime munitions in urban areas decades after the war's end.
Authorities confirmed that residents were allowed to return to their homes following the successful defusal, and transportation services resumed shortly thereafter.