Unexploded bomb from World War II defused

An unexploded bomb dating back to World War II, discovered near the Kreuzgasse High School where renovations were underway in Cologne, Germany, has been defused.

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According to a statement from the Cologne Metropolitan Municipality, 5 thousand 400 residents were evacuated from the area during the disposal of the bomb, which was found during construction work near the Kreuzgasse High School.

Residents returned to their homes after the bomb was neutralized by expert teams. 

Unexploded bombs are being neutralized

In Germany, a large number of unexploded bombs from World War II are still being found, some of which are located in residential areas.

These bombs are being neutralized in a controlled manner by experts.