A major evacuation of Wrocław's inhabitants is taking place today. Sappers will remove a bomb from World War II

The dangerous find was discovered last week during earthworks during the construction of a hotel and office complex at ul. Kolejowa. The area has been secured by the police since Thursday, and sappers will begin operations on Tuesday.

The bomb weighs as much as 250 kilograms and comes from World War II.

The evacuation covers the following addresses: Kolejowa, Prosta, Lelewela, Grabiszyńska, Jęczmienna, Pszenna, Owsiana, Stysia, Zielińskiego, Piłsudskiego, Skwierzyńska, Swobodna and Rozjazdny and Legionów squares.

In total, approximately 3,000 people will have to leave their homes and workplaces. people.

Where to go during an evacuation?

Residents can go to the National Forum of Music at pl. Wolności, where a place to stay was prepared for them during the action. For people in need of transport, MPK buses will be provided in several points of the city.

Traffic disruptions and an appeal to residents

During sappers' operations, temporary traffic disruptions may occur on the streets near ul. Kolejowa. PKP PLK also announces possible changes in train running until the operation is completed.

Buses and trams will also change their routes.

Bartłomiej Bajak, director of the Security and Crisis Management Department of the City Hall, appeals to residents for cooperation.

The cooperation of people staying in this zone will reduce difficulties and streamline the entire operation, he emphasizes.

This is not the first case of finding an unexploded bomb in the capital of Lower Silesia. Similar actions have been carried out many times, and the last major evacuation took place in July near ul. Trzemeszka.