Niederbayern: Unexploded Aircraft Bomb Found Near Landshut Central Station – No Danger to the Population
Discovery of the Bomb
During construction work near Landshut Central Station in Niederbayern, Germany, an unexploded aircraft bomb from World War II was discovered on Thursday, August 18, 2023. The 250-kilogram bomb was found at a depth of about 1.5 meters at around 10:30 a.m. The construction site was immediately evacuated, and the area was cordoned off by the police.Evacuation and Expert Examination
The Landshut police issued a press release stating that there was no immediate danger to the population. However, as a precautionary measure, the nearby area was evacuated. Experts from the Bavarian State Office for Criminal Investigation were called in to examine the bomb and determine the necessary steps for its removal.The discovery of the unexploded bomb caused some disruption to traffic in the Landshut area, with several roads being closed off for a time. However, public transport continued to operate normally. The bomb disposal experts are expected to arrive on the scene later today to assess the situation and determine the best course of action.
The discovery of unexploded ordnance from World War II is not uncommon in Germany. Many bombs and other explosives were dropped during the war, and some of them remain undiscovered to this day. In most cases, these bombs are found during construction work or other excavations. The Bavarian State Office for Criminal Investigation has a专门部门responsible for dealing with unexploded ordnance.
