2023-07-06 12:32:00
The suspicion of a bomb was raised when flood damage in the area of the vocational college on August-Thyssen-Strasse was being repaired. Aerial photos were taken for this – and the pictures showed something that could possibly be a dud bomb from World War II: a so-called suspect point.
prepared for evacuation
The city of Eschweiler prepared for possible evacuations of the surrounding area and planned a wide-ranging warning system for residents: with sirens, the warning app “Nina” and calls on social media.
All clear after drilling
From Wednesday morning to Thursday noon, the explosive ordnance disposal service drilled and searched for a possible dud at the suspected point, down to the bottom of the former Inde riverbed. Special equipment was also used. Result of persistent drilling: no bomb found. Relief for the authorities and local residents.
No bomb disposal in Eschweiler. 00:46 min. Available until 07/06/2024.
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