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University of Duisburg-Essen evacuated for bomb disposal in Essen
The University of Duisburg-Essen and surrounding areas in Essen's Nordviertel district are being evacuated for the disposal of a 500-kilogram British bomb. The bomb was located at Segerothstraße 73.
According to the City of Essen, all buildings within a 300-meter radius of the site will be evacuated until the operation is complete. Approximately 1,050 people are expected to be affected by the evacuation, which is scheduled to begin around 8:00 AM on Thursday.
A support center for evacuees has been established at the Weststadthalle on Thea-Leymann-Straße 23. Due to the logistical scale of the operation, authorities have advised commuters and drivers to avoid the area and expect disruptions to public transportation and road traffic.
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The University of Duisburg-Essen will be evacuated due to the bomb disposal operation. www.bbv-net.de · www.dorstenerzeitung.de · www.ruhrnachrichten.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] A 500-kilogram British bomb is scheduled to be defused in Essen's Nordviertel district. www.bbv-net.de · www.dorstenerzeitung.de · www.ruhrnachrichten.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] Approximately 1,050 people are required to evacuate. www.bbv-net.de · www.dorstenerzeitung.de · www.ruhrnachrichten.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] All buildings within a 300-meter radius of the bomb site at Segerothstraße 73 will be evacuated. www.bbv-net.de · www.dorstenerzeitung.de · www.ruhrnachrichten.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] A support center for evacuees will be established at the Weststadthalle. www.bbv-net.de · www.dorstenerzeitung.de · www.ruhrnachrichten.de