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Göttingen on alert: search for unexploded bombs requires evacuations!
The search for unexploded bombs from the Second World War begins in Göttingen on June 30, 2025, and residents have to leave their houses.
Göttingen on alert: search for unexploded bombs requires evacuations!
In Göttingen, a city in the state of Lower Saxony, the population is facing an unpleasant challenge: the search for unexploded bombs from the Second World War has begun. Experts estimate that there are still around 80 such deadly remains in the ground that have not detonated in recent wars and could pose an acute danger. Loud NDR The targeted investigations begin at six suspected points. These also include private gardens, which must be examined up to eight meters deep.
All six points will be examined from today until July 22nd. The city has issued a general order stating that residents within a radius of 50 meters must leave their apartments and houses. Sensibly, this will happen from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. to ensure everyone's safety. Violations of this regulation can be punished with fines of up to 5,000 euros. On site, it is necessary that the boreholes are evaluated immediately after drilling in order to take immediate safety measures if necessary. If the suspicion is confirmed, the location will immediately be secured with containers to isolate the source of danger.
The risk of unexploded bombs
The unexploded bombs suspected in Göttingen pose an increased risk. So reported daily news that many of these weapons are equipped with long-term detonators. Since the condition of the bombs can deteriorate due to corrosion and other external influences, the risk of an explosion increases. Police fireworker and demolition expert Thorsten Lüdecke points out how important it is to take this situation seriously.
Expert reports show that there are an estimate of around 100,000 tons of unexploded bombs in the ground nationwide. In Berlin, for example, there are around two to three missions every day to defuse such dangers. Matthias Kotulla, an experienced police fireworker, explains that long-term chemical detonators in particular pose an enormous danger. They can detonate unpredictably, making the situation even more risky for local residents, such as n-tv reported.
In the next few weeks, the people of Göttingen will keep a close eye on developments. The city administration and relevant authorities strive to take security measures quickly and efficiently to protect citizens from possible dangers. The city's eyes are now on the drilling, while residents hope that this measure will soon bring peace and security.