War-time bomb made safe in Cologne

Author: Agencies

German experts defused a World War II bomb in Cologne on Tuesday that had forced the evacuation of thousands of office workers and disrupted rail and ship traffic. The 500-kilogramme (1,100-pound) US bomb — dropped during a heavy bombardment of the western German city — “no longer poses a danger”, the city said in a statement shortly before midday (1100 GMT). Construction workers found the bomb on the right bank of the Rhine river on Monday evening, prompting the evacuation of nearby offices including those of broadcaster RTL and the Cologne Opera. Very few people live in the area, which is primarily a business district. “The roughly 10,000 employees of the affected companies and the 15 residents may return to their buildings,” said the city’s statement. The nearby Hohenzollern rail and pedestrian bridge, which leads to Cologne’s famous Dom cathedral and central train station on the opposite bank, was closed during defusing work, severely disrupting rail traffic. After the bomb was deactivated in an operation that took just 25 minutes, German rail operator Deutsche Bahn announced the bridge had reopened, as had Cologne’s smaller Messe/Deutz station.

Share
Leave a Comment

Recent Posts

  • Pakistan

Onic & Careem sign MoU to forge strategic alliance

Islamabad, March 28, 2024: Onic, the new digital telco brand in Pakistan and Careem, the…

5 hours ago
  • Pakistan

Charting the AI Revolution: Pakistan’s Vision for Technological Sovereignty and Economic Growth

In the intricate tapestry of Pakistan’s journey towards technological and economic renaissance, the insights of…

9 hours ago
  • Sindh

Sindh: Senate elections, final list of candidates released

Sindh: Senate elections, final list of candidates released The Election Commission of Sindh has released…

9 hours ago
  • Top Stories

The Federal Cabinet approved the inclusion of 24 names in the ECL

The Federal Cabinet approved the inclusion of 24 names in the ECL The federal cabinet…

9 hours ago
  • Pakistan

ISPR Condemns Terrorist Attacks in Pakistan, Vows Joint Action with China Against Terrorism

The recent incidents of terrorism in Pakistan, notably in Gwadar, Turbat, and Besham, are dastardly…

9 hours ago
  • Business

Pakistan Stock Exchange: Index hits new high of 67,208

Pakistan Stock Exchange: Index hits new high of 67,208 The Pakistan Stock Exchange 100 index…

10 hours ago