Discovered Explosives in Beckinghausen: Trigger Initiated but Evacuation Not Necessary
In the heart of Lünen, Germany, a World War II bomb has been discovered on a former sports field at Kreuzstraße. On August 21, 2025, the Westphalia-Lippe Explosive Ordnance Disposal Service (EOD) conducted an inspection of the suspected unexploded ordnance points at this location.
The inspection, which took place on the same sports field, revealed a World War II bomb that had already detonated upon impact, requiring no further action. However, another suspected unexploded ordnance was found during the investigation, necessitating a controlled detonation on the same day.
The Lünen Fire Department will be involved in the excavation and securing of the site. To ensure safety, they will use sandbags to secure the detonation at Kreuzstraße. Despite the presence of the bomb, no evacuation is necessary as the safety radius around the detonation site is only 50 meters.
The identity of the military specialist or the organization responsible for the controlled explosion on Friday is not disclosed in the available search results. The Westphalia-Lippe EOD Service completed the inspection of the suspected unexploded ordnance points and confirmed that the bomb found requires controlled detonation on August 21.
This discovery serves as a reminder of the ongoing presence of World War II relics in many parts of Germany. The Lünen Fire Department and the Westphalia-Lippe EOD Service are working together to ensure the safe removal and disposal of this bomb, ensuring the safety of the local community.
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