Cologne in fear: greatest evacuation since World War II!
Cologne in fear: greatest evacuation since World War II!
There is a lot to discuss in Cologne today, because the greatest evacuation since World War II is imminent. Over 20,000 people have to leave their apartments because three World War II bombs have to be defused that were discovered during construction work in Deutz. These Stone Age "surprises" are not a trivial, and public life in the city center is severely affected. As reports Deutschlandfunk, hotels, museums, three Rheinbrücken and even the RTL building are also affected. However, the Cologne Cathedral and the main station remain unaffected by the evacuation area.A spectacular part of this measure is the Hohenzollern Bridge, which is known to be the most used railway bridge in Germany and at the same time ensures access to the main train station. The first round of the bell for evacuation begins at 8 a.m. Road barriers are set up for residents and passers -by, and those who do not leave the area of evacuation in good time are at risk of evacuation by the police. According to WDR, the exact time of the bombing and thus the return to the normality is still uncertain.
preparation for the evacuation
The city has already taken precautions to help the citizens concerned. The starting points for evacuated are the exhibition hall 10.1 right bank of the Rhine and the Humboldtstrasse vocational college on the left side of the Rhine. Unfortunately, no pets are allowed. For all those who need information, a citizen phone is available that can be reached at 0221/221-0 or 115-perfectly from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Deutsche Bahn has prepared to have significant restrictions on local and long-distance transport. From 8 a.m., trains between Düsseldorf and Frankfurt will no longer keep deep in Cologne/Messe Deutz, and some ICE trains are completely canceled. The Cologne Verkehrsbetriebe (KVB) also warn of massive impairments in city traffic because many bus and light rail lines are affected. Therefore, you advise you to avoid the inner city area this Wednesday.
how it came about
As a reminder: A five-center bomb was discovered in Cologne on May 26, 2025. This was defused with a considerable effort after a heavy chain vehicle had driven over it. Around 5,200 people also had to be evacuated at the time. The Rhineland ordnance disposal service was immediately on duty to banish the danger. At night, the bomb was successfully defused how t-online.de. The security forces are also required this Wednesday; Around 90 emergency services of the regulatory office will be in use.
What remains is the hope that this measure will not only be successful, but will soon again ensure peace and normality in Cologne. Until then it means: being patient and keeping the news in mind!
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