On June 4, fifteen couples in Cologne were to marry at the historic town hall, but their plans were foiled by the discovery of three unexploded World War II bombs during construction work. The evacuation affected 20,500 residents and necessitated moving hospitals, retirement homes, and guests from closed hotels. The bombs, identified as US-made with impact fuses, posed a safety risk and required onsite defusal. As urban development continues, Germany faces ongoing challenges with unexploded ordnance from past conflicts, complicating modern infrastructure efforts.
The discovery of three World War II bombs required the evacuation of over 20,500 people from Cologne, leading to the cancellation of numerous weddings.
As excavations for urban development continue in cities like Cologne, previously buried World War II ordnance is increasingly being uncovered, complicating infrastructure projects.
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