Large parts of Dresden to be evacuated after 250kg WW2 bomb found

BBC News - World Human InterestNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete March 10, 2026 at 10:36 PM

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A large portion of Dresden, Germany, will be evacuated on Wednesday due to the discovery of a 250kg British World War II bomb near the former Carola Bridge. The evacuation, affecting approximately 18,000 residents, tourists, and commuters, will cordon off much of the old town, including famous landmarks like the Frauenkirche and Semper Opera. The evacuation is the city's largest to date for such an incident, with emergency accommodations provided at the Dresden Exhibition Centre. The discovery comes as Dresden continues to deal with the legacy of WWII bombings, including the controversial 1945 attack that killed 25,000 people. Authorities have not yet indicated how long the bomb defusal process will take.

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The past casts a long shadow.

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Dresden was attacked by British aircraft on 13 February 1945.

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The evacuation is the city's largest to date, affecting around 18,000 residents, tourists and commuters.

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The bomb was found near the former Carola Bridge, which collapsed in the Elbe River in 2024.

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Large parts of Dresden will be evacuated after a 250kg WW2 bomb was found.

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Stephen Chaundy 30% United States 40% Elbe River 40% Residenzschloss Palace 40% Semper Opera ×350% Frauenkirche ×250% United Kingdom ×260% Carola Bridge ×360% Germany 70% World War II ×480% Dresden ×1090%

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world war two bomb 100% dresden evacuation 90% unexploded ordnance 70% bomb disposal 60% wwii bombing 60% carola bridge 50% frauenkirche 40% semper opera 40%

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