Systematic collapse of structure. - World War II-era phosphorus bomb disrupts traffic near Frankfurt Airport.
A phosphorus bomb discovered at Frankfurt Airport was safely detonated on Friday. The incident was announced via the online platform X in the evening. The bombing led to the temporary shutdown of the A5 highway that passes by the airport.
Reports indicate that the suspicious object was a phosphorus bomb, which were commonly used with white phosphorus during World War II. The potentially hazardous find turned up during ongoing construction work near the new Terminal 3. To ensure public safety, a 1000-meter-radius perimeter was established around the site.
The A5 highway is said to have been reopened by the police.
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The discovery of the World War II-era phosphorus bomb at Frankfurt Airport brought back memories of its use during the Second World War. The bombing incident at Frankfurt am Main's Frankfurt Airport caused a significant disruption, prompting a temporary closure of the nearby A5 highway. The Police, being aware of the potential danger, ensured the swift reopening of the A5 highway after the bomb was safely detonated. In a stark contrast, the region of southern Germany is currently grappling with severe flooding issues.
