Defusing explosives - Bomb disposal experts successfully explode dangerous device.
On Friday night, experts from the ordnance disposal service successfully defused a bomb found on a construction site at Frankfurt Airport. A police spokesperson stated everything went smoothly. The airport operator Fraport mentioned that disruptions in air traffic were kept at a minimum. Two out of the four available runways had to be temporarily closed, resulting in delays and hold-ups. Fraport recommended that travelers budget ample time for their journey and check their flight status in advance on airline websites.
During construction in the vicinity of the new Terminal 3, a phosphorus bomb was uncovered on Friday. As per the police, phosphorus bombs containing white phosphorus were widely employed in World War II.
The ordnance disposal service set off the explosive device under supervised circumstances. In order to ensure a safe detonation site, the Autobahn 5, which runs close to the airport, was temporarily shut down by the police. A protective perimeter of approximately 1000 meters from the discovery site was created. Once the bomb was safely defused, the restrictions were removed, according to a police spokesperson.
The third terminal at Frankfurt Airport is slated to open in 2026, and a cost of four billion euros is projected. Up to 19 million passengers can be handled annually within the new T3.
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The explosive device discovered at Frankfurt Airport was a World War bomb, specifically a phosphorus bomb. The ordnance disposal service, based in Hesse, was responsible for its defusal. Frankfurt Airport, also known as Frankfurt am Main, is operated by Fraport and served as the location for the bomb find. The incident resulted in temporary closures of two runways, causing emergencies related to air traffic. The police and the Autobahn 5 were involved in ensuring a safe detonation site during the bomb disposal operation. The third terminal at Frankfurt Airport, scheduled to open in 2026, was not affected by the incident.
