Scheduled explosive investigation at the intersection

Scheduled explosive investigation at the intersection - digging set for 21st August

In a recent development, a suspected World War II unexploded bomb was discovered on August 20, 2025, at the former sports field on Kreuzstraße in Lünen. The Westphalia-Lippe Explosive Ordnance Disposal Service (EODS) has been tasked with the uncovering, defusing, and removal of the suspected bomb on August 21, 2025.

The confirmation of the bomb will be made after an excavation. The city of Lünen will no longer continuously update the current status on its homepage or through municipal social media channels. Loudspeaker announcements on the day of the measure will not be necessary.

Residents can rest assured as the fuse of the discovered bomb has been blown, and no evacuation is necessary. Avoiding visitor traffic on the day of the measure is no longer necessary either. Closing windows, doors, and blinds before leaving is also not required.

Considering childcare, school, and kindergarten visits is no longer necessary. The Ludwig-Uhland-Realschule, Preußenstraße 162, will not serve as a gathering point during this operation. Preparing medication and necessary supplies for pets is no longer necessary as well.

Notifying the local authority of any vulnerable persons and necessary medical transportation early on 02306 104-1672 is no longer necessary. Inquiries regarding the operation can no longer be made to the local authority of the city of Lünen at the same number.

Checking accommodation options with relatives, friends, or acquaintances outside the restricted area is no longer necessary either. The extent and duration of the safety measures can only be determined after the uncovering of the bomb. More precise information about the duration and scope of the measures will be given after the uncovering of the bomb.

If the bomb is confirmed, safety measures such as evacuation within a 250-meter radius of the find spot may be necessary. These measures may require short notice. The Westphalia-Lippe EODS has completed the inspection of two suspected unexploded ordnance points on the former sports field at Kreuzstraße.

The authority responsible for defusing and removing the suspected World War II bomb in the area of the former sports field at Kreuzstraße in Lünen is the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Service Westfalen-Lippe (Kampfmittelbeseitigungsdienst Westfalen-Lippe). The city of Lünen encourages its residents to stay informed and follow any updates provided by the EODS during the operation.

Scheduled explosive investigation at the intersection - digging set for 21st August