Authorities in the western German city of Hanau reported on Wednesday that 3,700 people had to be evacuated from the area surrounding the Pioneer Park district. after a 250-kilogram aerial bomb from World War II was discovered during construction work.

In a statement, municipal authorities indicated that The device would be deactivated today after a security perimeter of 800 meters was established. around the place where the bomb appeared.

The evacuation zone includes Pioneer Park, a refugee center and parts of the Freigericht neighborhood, The authorities also had to suspend the service of several local and regional bus lines, as well as private vehicle traffic.

In total, a good twenty streets were affected by the bomb disposal efforts, of which The Hessian Explosive Ordnance Disposal Service was involved, federal state in which Hanau is located.