Nuremberg, Germany. Photo: Shutterstock A third unexploded World War II bomb has been discovered in Nuremberg, Germany, within just over a week, prompting preparations for a controlled defusal operation and evacuation measures.
The latest discovery was reported on Wednesday, November 11, when construction workers found a 112.5-kilogram aerial bomb on Brunecker Straße. Specialists are scheduled to defuse the device on Thursday, November 12.
The discovery follows two other bomb finds in the same general area of the city. On November 3, a 225-kilogram American aerial bomb dating back to World War II was discovered during construction work southeast of Nuremberg's South Cemetery. Another 225-kilogram American bomb was found on Wednesday morning, November 11, during construction work on Trierer Straße, between Trierer Straße and Schnorrstraße, also southeast of the South Cemetery and near the railway marshalling yard.
The City of Nuremberg has confirmed that the Trierer Straße bomb was successfully defused in the evening.
The latest series of discoveries has prompted increased attention from local authorities, and residents and visitors are advised to follow official announcements on safety measures and access restrictions.
For the Brunecker Straße operation, the City of Nuremberg has published updates on evacuation arrangements, road closures and public transport changes.
In its latest update on Thursday morning, November 12, authorities announced that Münchener Straße would be closed between Bayernstraße and Bauernfeindstraße from 12:45 p.m. until approximately 2 p.m.
A temporary care center at Hall 3a of the Nuremberg Exhibition Center is scheduled to open at 11 a.m. Two special buses operated by VAG will transport residents there. The first bus is due to depart at 10:30 a.m. from the corner of Ingolstädter Straße and Innsbrucker Straße.
Public transport services are also facing limited disruption. Bus line 53, coming from Schwand, will stop at Bauernfeindstraße, where passengers can transfer to the U1 underground line. The section towards Luitpoldhain will not be served once Münchener Straße closes.
Other underground, tram and bus services, including line 65, were reported unaffected in the city's morning update.
"The evacuation radius is set at 400 meters. Approximately 530 citizens are affected. The evacuation zone includes, among other things, the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees, customs, the XXXL Lutz furniture store, the Z-Bau building, a supermarket, and a temporary daycare center," officials added.