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Evacuations Ongoing Due to WWII Bomb Discovery - Dümmer/Meckinghoven District, Datteln
Datteln, DE
Reported 4 hours ago(Nov 12, 2025, 12:33 PM)
World War II ordnance found during construction work. Police conducting controlled evacuation in affected neighborhoods. Avoid area until disposal completed.
Analysis
500kg aerial bomb from WWII discovered during infrastructure development, requiring evacuation within 700m radius. Explosive ordnance disposal team en route.
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Evacuations Ongoing Due to WWII Bomb Discovery - Dümmer/Meckinghoven District, Datteln
World War II ordnance found during construction work. Police conducting controlled evacuation in affected neighborhoods. Avoid area until disposal completed.
Issued 4 hours ago(Nov 12, 2025, 12:33 PM)