Essen: Bomb in Rüttenscheid ++ Defusing raises questions
Bomb disposal in Essen-Rüttenscheid: 250-kilogram aerial bomb found
Essen: Bomb disposal service found a 250-kilogram aerial bomb from the Second World War during construction work on Rüttenscheider Straße.
The bomb was found on Rüttenscheider Straße in Essen on Wednesday morning during construction work. According to the city of Essen, it is a 250-kilogram aerial bomb from the Second World War, and specialists from the bomb disposal service were on site.
The bomb was found at around 11 a.m. during excavation work for a new building. The construction workers immediately stopped work and cordoned off the area. The bomb disposal service was then called in, and they confirmed that it was a 250-kilogram aerial bomb.
Defusing the bomb: Complex operation
The defusing of the bomb was a complex operation that took several hours. The bomb disposal service had to first carefully remove the detonator from the bomb. Once the detonator was removed, the bomb was then transported to a safe location where it could be detonated in a controlled manner.
The defusing of the bomb caused some disruption to traffic in the area, but the city of Essen said that the operation was carried out safely and without incident.
Questions raised about the handling of the bomb
The defusing of the bomb has raised some questions about the handling of the situation. Some residents have questioned why the bomb was not defused on site, and others have expressed concerns about the potential risks involved in transporting the bomb to a different location.
The city of Essen has defended its handling of the situation, saying that the bomb disposal service followed all necessary safety protocols. The city also said that the bomb was transported to a safe location because it was too dangerous to defuse on site.
The defusing of the bomb in Essen is a reminder of the dangers that still exist from unexploded ordnance from the Second World War. It is also a reminder of the importance of the work of the bomb disposal service, who work to keep our communities safe.
