Consequences of war - Aerial bomb blown up in the Danube
In the Danube in Niederbayern, a bomb from the Second World War has exploded. A police spokesperson announced this in the evening. The bomb, which weighed 250 kilograms, had been discovered during excavations for construction work on the Bogener Railway Bridge in Aiterhofen (Landkreis Straubing-Bogen).
The bomb disposal team assessed the situation and concluded that the bomb could not be safely retrieved. It had to be blown up on site under water instead.
Before the explosion, the police had set up a safety radius of 200 meters. A residential area was not affected, but shipping traffic on the Danube was halted. In addition, there were no trains running between Straubing and Bogen.
The consequences of this aerial bomb from the Second World War extend beyond the explosion. The disruption to shipping traffic on the Danube is significant, affecting both commercial and leisure vessels.
In Lower Bavaria, emergency services are working tirelessly to manage the situation. Police are coordinating efforts with local authorities, ensuring the safety of nearby residents and maintaining control of the area.
The blast also affected railroad traffic in Bavaria. The halt to trains between Straubing and Bogen has resulted in significant disruptions to local shipping and commuting. The Danube, a vital waterway for Bavaria's transportation, is now experiencing a notable reduction in traffic flow.
