World War II bomb in Cottbus: 1,800 people must be evacuated!

World War II bomb in Cottbus: 1,800 people must be evacuated!

On Tuesday, June 3, 2025, a flying bomb from the Second World War will be defused in the Cottbus urban area. The bomb, a 250 kilogram unexploded, of American production, was discovered on a construction site of the new railway plant and is not transportable. As a result, a blocking circuit with a radius of 600 meters around the site must be set up, which affects all residents and the surrounding streets, including the Fürst-Pückler Passage and the Froebel primary school. This reports rbb24

The evacuation affects around 1,800 people who live or work in the affected area must leave their apartments and offices by 8 a.m. at the latest. The city administration has also informed all affected institutions about the upcoming measures and will provide additional information through notices. The residents are asked to prepare for the evacuation and bring their own catering, since the emergency accommodation in the "Lausitzer Rundschau" building on the street of the youth is looked after by the fire brigade, which is set up there.

evacuation and traffic disruptions

As early as 9 a.m., the entire bus and rail traffic in the blocking area will be discontinued, so that residents also have to plan their traffic outside of evacuation times. The rail traffic at Cottbus Central Station remains until 4 p.m. In addition, road users have to expect road closures in the Spremberger Vorstadt. The city ring between Bahnhofsbrücke and the street of the youth should also be avoided. Needs for rail replacement traffic are set up in the city ring and street area of ​​the youth to enable the affected people alternative ways.

For the evacuation of residents of the senior citizens' residential complex, a special rescue bus is used to transport around 30 people to the emergency shelter. For those affected by the defusing, an information phone is set up on 0355 612 3456. Here, residents can ask questions about evacuation or receive additional information, so lr-online .

An extensive team of over 200 emergency services will be involved in the operation to ensure security during defusing. The city of Cottbus also took measures to also support those affected by the evacuation by taking care of both the emergency accommodation and the necessary meals. The city asks all residents for understanding and cooperation during this critical phase.