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flag Dresden evacuates 18,000 after WWII bomb found near collapsed bridge; detonation underway.

flag Dresden evacuated approximately 18,000 people after a 250kg unexploded British World War Two bomb was found near the site of the collapsed Carola Bridge on the Elbe River. flag The evacuation, the largest in the city’s history for such an incident, affected major landmarks including the Frauenkirche, Residenzschloss Palace, and Semper Opera. flag Authorities are conducting a controlled detonation, with airspace closures and transport disruptions reported. flag No injuries have been recorded, and the bomb’s defusal timeline remains uncertain. flag The discovery highlights ongoing risks from wartime ordnance, particularly in areas with past construction or destruction.

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