WWII bomb to force mass evacuation in central Berlin Friday
The discovery of an unexploded World War II bomb, weighing 500-kilogram during construction work on Heidestrasse in the district of Mitte, has triggered fears of mass evacuations in Central Berlin.
Apr 18, 2018, 17:23 PM ISTExperts defuse 'Blockbuster' WWII bomb in Germany after mass evacuation
The 1.8-tonne British bomb, which German media said was nicknamed "Wohnblockknacker" -- or blockbuster -- for its ability to wipe out whole streets and flatten buildings, was discovered during building works last Tuesday.
Sep 03, 2017, 23:30 PM IST54,000 evacuated on Christmas after Germany finds World War II bomb
An unwelcome Christmas surprise in southern Germany forced the evacuation of 54,000 people from their homes Sunday after the discovery of a bomb dating from World War II, local authorities said.
Dec 25, 2016, 16:54 PM IST