Mar 4 • 08:24 UTC 🇩🇪 Germany SZ

Ingolstadt: Two bombs defused on Audi premises

Two World War II bombs were successfully defused at Audi's site in Ingolstadt, causing a temporary disruption in train services to Nuremberg for local commuters.

In Ingolstadt, Germany, the discovery of two World War II aerial bombs on the premises of Audi necessitated a defusal operation that temporarily halted train services on the route to Nuremberg. The interruption, which lasted around an hour during rush hour, primarily impacted local commuters, as reported by a Deutsche Bahn spokesperson, although long-distance services remained unaffected.

The bombs, which had been found during construction work, were safely neutralized by the ordnance disposal service without any incidents. According to the Ingolstadt professional fire department, the responsibility for evacuating employees from the affected buildings rested with Audi's own fire service. The evacuation impacted between 10 to 15 buildings, although specific numbers regarding how many employees had to leave the buildings were not disclosed.

This incident illustrates the lingering dangers posed by unexploded ordnance from World War II in Germany, a country where such discoveries are not uncommon, particularly in urban areas. The coordinated efforts of Audi's emergency services and local authorities highlight the measures taken to ensure the safety of workers and commuters, underscoring the importance of vigilance and preparedness in dealing with historical remnants that can affect modern infrastructure and daily life.

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