Bomb (Air Delivered)

Bomb (Air Delivered) event in Germany on Mon 8th April 2024

8th April 2024

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Bomb found in Herne: defusing successful

As of: April 8, 2024, 7:03 p.m

An unexploded bomb from the Second World War was successfully defused in Herne on Monday evening. The A43 was also completely closed at times.

The unexploded bomb from the Second World War in Herne -Süd has been defused. The 250 kilo bomb was found during routine reconnaissance work for the expansion of the A43 motorway. During the defusing, the A43 was closed in both directions between the Bochum-Riemke and Herne-Eickel exits. She is now free again.

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