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Stuttgart to Defuse 240‑Kilogram WWII Bomb on Sunday, Forcing Evacuation of 3,500

A 400‑meter safety zone begins at 9 a.m., with B295 closed and the Wolfbusch School sports hall prepared.

Overview

  • The device was discovered during a sondage in Lindental in the Wolfbusch district of northern Stuttgart.
  • City officials will divert traffic once the perimeter is set, and access within the zone will be prohibited.
  • Residents requiring mobility or care assistance must register with the Office for Public Order by Wednesday, October 15.
  • The city and Stuttgart police will issue live updates on social media, and a citizen helpline will operate on the day.
  • Authorities have not announced how long the evacuation and defusal are expected to last.