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Unexploded ordnance found in Kassel: 2,500 people evacuated and bomb-proof!
An unexploded bomb from World War II was discovered in Kassel, leading to a large evacuation. 2500 people affected.
Unexploded ordnance found in Kassel: 2,500 people evacuated and bomb-proof!
A surprising find is causing a stir in Kassel: On November 14, 2025, a 250 kilo bomb from the Second World War was discovered in the area of the Auestadion. Loud HNA The dangerous piece of English design lies at a depth of three meters. The prudent authorities responded quickly to ensure the safety of the population.
The evacuation began on the evening of November 13, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. Around 2,500 people are affected who had to temporarily leave their homes. The safety radius around the site was also expanded to 500 meters, previously it was only 100 meters. This affects several streets, including Akademiestraße, Frankfurter Straße and many others, as can be found in the list below.
Evacuation and assistance to citizens
The evacuation was supported by a dedicated team of 250 full-time and volunteer helpers, including police, the German Red Cross and the Johanniter. For those who could not find accommodation elsewhere, a care center was set up in the documenta hall, offering warm food and a room for medical help.
A police helicopter with a thermal imaging camera monitored the security area to ensure that there were no longer any people in the danger zone. However, defusing the bomb could not begin until the evacuation was fully completed - a responsible step to bring all citizens to safety.
Traffic restrictions and return
The evacuation also led to traffic restrictions on Frankfurter Strasse, Ludwig-Mond-Strasse and the motorway slip road. The defusing itself was eagerly awaited and was finally successfully completed at 1 a.m. Afterwards, the evacuees were finally allowed to return to their apartments and enjoy the quiet night.
| Street | status |
|---|---|
| Academy Street | Evacuated |
| At Auekamp | Evacuated |
| Auestadion | Evacuated |
| Frankfort Street | Traffic restriction |
| Beethovenstrasse | Evacuated |
| ... other roads affected | Evacuated |
The successful measures taken by the emergency services clearly show that safety has the highest priority in Kassel. Let's hope that such finds become rarer in the future! For further information about the events surrounding the evacuation, interested citizens can also visit HNA read about what is still happening in our city.