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Bomb threat at Ruhrdeich in Duisburg - Device successfully defused, all clear given
Germany
Reported 8 hours ago(Mar 5, 2026, 12:24 PM)
Am Ruhrdeich in Duisburg wurde eine Bombe aus dem Zweiten Weltkrieg gefunden. Heute findet eine kontrollierte Sprengung statt.
Analysis
Emergency services responded to reports of a bomb with impact fuse found at Ruhrdeich in Duisburg. The area was evacuated and roads were closed as bomb disposal experts worked to neutralize the device. The bomb was successfully detonated in a controlled explosion. All road closures have been lifted and the all-clear has been given. Authorities advise checking media for updates and informing neighbors.
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- NINAOfficial
Bundesamt für Bevölkerungsschutz
Bomb threat at Ruhrdeich in Duisburg - Device successfully defused, all clear given
Am Ruhrdeich in Duisburg wurde eine Bombe aus dem Zweiten Weltkrieg gefunden. Heute findet eine kontrollierte Sprengung statt.
Issued 8 hours ago(Mar 5, 2026, 12:24 PM) - NINAOfficial
Bundesamt für Bevölkerungsschutz
Bomb threat cleared at Ruhrdeich, Duisburg
The bomb threat at Ruhrdeich in Duisburg has been cleared. The bomb was successfully detonated and all road closures have been lifted.
Issued 7 hours ago(Mar 5, 2026, 1:11 PM)