SCANDAL IN STUTTGART: 250 kg bomb causes evacuation and a stir!
In Stuttgart-Untertürkheim, a 250 kg World War II bomb was discovered during construction work and successfully defused.

SCANDAL IN STUTTGART: 250 kg bomb causes evacuation and a stir!
In one of the most SHOCKING discoveries in recent years, an invisible enemy from the past has caught Stuttgart in its flu-like clutches! Today, on August 12, 2025, a COLOSSAL 250 KG World War II bomb was found during CONSTRUCTION WORK in Untertürkheim, lurking like an imminent disaster in the middle of the metropolis. Unbelievable that such an explosive device was hiding after all these years, ready to wreak havoc!
The bomb was discovered at 3:00 p.m. and the clock was ticking! The explosive ordnance disposal service was immediately alerted and, with a TEAM of almost 90 emergency services, did their best to defuse this ticking time bomb. The EVACUATION of a 400 meter safety radius around the site began at 3:30 p.m. - and thousands of hearts beat faster. Around 1,000 people had to flee their homes!
Imminent danger!
The evacuation became the fate of many families. Numerous residents had to rush to gather their belongings as quickly as possible and trust the security service. An emergency shelter was set up in the sports hall of the Linden secondary school, where over 40 people were cared for. Civil protection even ensured that people with physical disabilities were safely brought to the emergency shelter. A true ANGEL in need!
The SIGNs on the street were obvious, people were crowded together waiting for more information. During the evacuation, over 100 calls were received on the citizen telephone set up EXTRA. The tension was palpable as police and public order officers guided citizens through this chaotic period. A NEW emergency lighthouse has been activated at the Untertürkheim fire station, ready to give people light in the darkness!
The turning point: defusing at the last minute
After hours of hope and fear, the saving news was finally announced at 7:47 p.m.: the bomb had been successfully defused! The emergency services breathed a sigh of relief and the streets of Stuttgart held their breath. The explosive device was then safely loaded and transported away, but the STORY of this discovery will remain in the minds of citizens for a long time.
The city of Stuttgart thanks all citizens for their massive patience and cooperation in this better than catastrophic situation. What many people don't know is that this kind of disaster could soon become a reality again, because undiscovered explosives could still be lurking underground everywhere! The TOP 3 most disturbing facts surrounding this SHOCKING discovery are:
| fact | Details |
|---|---|
| 1 | 250 KG World War II bomb found during construction work! |
| 2 | Around 1,000 people had to be evacuated! |
| 3 | Emergency accommodation set up in the sports hall of a secondary school! |
These MUST-SEE events will catapult Stuttgart into a new era of caution. The horrors of the Second World War are far from over, and the shadows of the past could haunt everyday life at any time. Be warned, citizens of Stuttgart – the Untertürkheim bomb is just the tip of the iceberg! For more information about this incredible incident, read news.de, stuttgart.de and dw.com.