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A World War II bomb has detonated in west Germany

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03.01.2014

A World War II bomb has detonated in west Germany this afternoon, killing at least one man, and injuring several others.

The bomb, which has laid undetected for more than 70 years, is thought to be one of thousands dropped by Allied forces on the Euskirchen area in 1944.

WWII bomb kills German worker in Euskirchen

The bomb exploded around 12.30 03.01.2014 during a dig on the outskirts of the city, Der Spiegel reports.

Euskirchen:

It reportedly detonated on a building site and the dead man is believed to be the operator of the excavator.

 

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