Overview
- The explosive was a 500‑kilogram U.S. M65 bomb uncovered during earthworks in the Stadtwald near Schulzentrum Süd.
- Authorities evacuated about 1,000 people within a 750‑meter radius that included parts of the Uniwohngebiet and Betzenberg.
- Evacuees were directed to the Fanhalle Nord at the 1. FC Kaiserslautern stadium for temporary shelter.
- Bus service was halted and airspace was closed during the disposal operation.
- After the all‑clear, the city reopened traffic, airspace and the affected gas line, and thanked emergency services, residents and 1. FCK for their support.