Discovered 550 kg bomb in Gensingen - huge evacuation necessary!

Discovered 550 kg bomb in Gensingen - huge evacuation necessary!

On May 7, 2025, a 500 kilogram flying bomb from the Second World War was discovered in Gensingen. The bomb, which was found during dike construction work on the nearby bridge near the sports field, is a serious threat. This was confirmed by the Mainz-Bingen district administration. Due to the dangerous find, large -scale evacuation of the surrounding area is imperative.

Around 3,000 people have to leave their apartments by Thursday morning at 7 a.m. The radius of evacuation extends over 1,000 meters around the site. Affected areas are a large part of Gensingen, a small part of Grolsheim as well as the commercial areas in Gensingen and partly Langenlonsheim. Daycare centers and the primary school in Gensingen remain closed during the evacuation, and supermarkets in the region must also be cleared.

evacuation measures and contact points

To help the affected residents, a starting point is set up in the Nahelandhalle in Grolsheim. The fire brigade, the police, police, regulatory authority and disaster protection are on site to coordinate the evacuation and the defusing of the bomb. The country road L242, which leads to both and from the nearby bridge, is blocked between the intersection to the L400 and the nearby bridge in both directions. Road users are urgently asked to bypass the area.

The defusing of the bomb is scheduled for Thursday, May 8th, at 2 p.m. Before the work begins, it must be ensured that no people are in the evacuation area. The ordnance clearing service has already assessed the situation. When exactly the bomb can be defused is still uncertain, since various factors such as the condition of the bomb and the weather conditions can influence the process.

information and support for the population

A detailed press release from the Mainz-Bingen district is published on Wednesday evening and contains important information on the evacuation areas and contact points for those affected. In addition, a citizens' phone is set up that is available in particular older or physically restricted people. This can be reached on 06701/201112.

The population is called to follow the instructions of the emergency services precisely and to keep up to date with current developments. If similar cases are suspected, an organization should be informed as quickly as possible. Often it is English or American bombs that are equipped with different tuners. These factors must be taken into account when defusing, since they significantly influence the safety of residents and emergency services.