Discovered World War I Explosive During Construction Work - Evening Demolition Halted
Frankfurt am Main Airport has announced the discovery of an unexploded ordnance from World War II during construction work. The explosive device is located in the southern part of the airport grounds, and a safety perimeter of 500 meters has been established around the discovery site.
The scheduled defusal of the bomb is still set for Tuesday evening at around 11:00 PM. The airport operator, Fraport, has made this announcement, urging passengers to check their flight status on the airlines' websites in advance.
As a precaution, the Intercity Hotel and a nearby construction site are being evacuated. The A5 motorway will be closed during the defusal operation at Frankfurt Airport.
Passengers are advised to plan for possible delays in their arrival and departure at Frankfurt Airport. The defusal operation is expected to take place at the airport and will not affect flight operations due to the night flight ban.
The discovery of the World War II bomb serves as a reminder of the historical significance of the airport, which was first used by the German military during the war and later became a major international hub.
Stay tuned for updates on this developing story. We will provide further information as it becomes available.
