Bomb find - World War II bomb successfully defused in Mainz
After the discovery of a World War II bomb in Mainz, the blind spot was successfully cleared. The evacuation of the danger zone had previously run smoothly, the city stated. The work on the bomb, despite its challenging position, had proceeded without complications.
Approximately 10,000 residents were affected by the evacuation, living within a 500-meter radius of the bomb site. A wall of large sandbags had been built at the scene.
The unexploded British bomb over Mainz, which did not explode after being dropped, was discovered on a Tuesday during construction work. The fuse, according to the city of Mainz, was still intact and difficult to access. Over 300 forces of the Fire Department and Disaster Management, as well as the police, were involved in the operation.
The discovery of the Consequences of war in the form of an unexploded World War bomb in Mainz has led to numerous emergencies. The evacuation, necessitated by the bomb find, affected a significant number of residents in the Rhineland-Palatinate region, specifically those residing within a 500-meter radius. The main challenge in dealing with the bomb was its location and the intact fuse, making defusal a complex task requiring collaboration among various agencies, including the Fire Department, Disaster Management, and police.
