Cologne stands still: huge bombing causes evacuation!
Cologne stands still: huge bombing causes evacuation!
Köln, Deutschland - In Cologne, the clocks stand still today. The discovery of three bombs from the Second World War puts the worries on the face of the other beyond the city. As reported dwdl.de , these are two American 20-Zentner bombs and a 10-century bomb that were found near the right of the Rhine at the Deutzer shipyard. The complexity of the planned defusing on Wednesday already has an impact on many areas of life in Cologne.
The specified evacuation zone, which includes both a hospital and two nursing and old people's homes, is particularly affected. In addition, the residents from the old town of Cologne and Deutz have to temporarily leave their apartments. A large part of the essence of this city-such as the Cologne-Deutz station, the Hohenzollernbrücke and the Severinsbrücke-is also severely affected by the safety instructions. In addition, KVB lines 1, 7 and 9 should also be affected, which influences all mobility in the city. According to dwdl.de , the Lanxess-Arena and the Musical Dome are also affected by the restrictions.evacuation in full swing
The situation also has an impact on the numerous events that should take place in Cologne. You can expect over 20,000 visitors to the Anga Com trade fair and the series camp Conference, but delays on arrival and departure are not excluded. Especially for the 58 accommodation companies that have to be evacuated, including well -known hotels such as the Hyatt Regency Cologne and the Dorint Hotel Heumarkt, the uncertainty is noticeable.
like wdr.de , about 5,000 residents in Cologne city center were forced to leave their apartments overnight. The measures that were taken was the evacuation of buildings within a radius of 400 meters, so that the safety of everyone can be guaranteed.
return and aftermath
As soon as the bombs are successfully defused and recovered, the residents can return to their homes. A shuttle service is set up to bring those affected home, while sick or handicapped people are brought home specifically with patient transport. However, the road closures remain until the danger of the danger has been completely eliminated, which could continue to delay the return. Here the city of Cologne will provide further details about the roadblocks and the impairment of public transport.
The support of the fire brigade and the regulatory office is also shown in the establishment of a contact point in the gymnasium of the Humboldstrasse vocational college for the people who needed a place to linger during the evacuation. Here those affected should take important luggage such as ID, medication or baby food; However, pets could not be included in the interiors of this point of contact.
The defusing of the bombs will not be an easy undertaking for the city of Cologne, and it remains to be seen how long the return of the residents is long in coming. In any case, the ordnance disposal service has to do all hands full to ensure maximum security. The commitment of the city, the fire brigade and all involved facilities is a ray of hope in the tense situation.
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