Dresden to be evacuated after WW2 bomb found

Fahad Redha

March 11, 2026
3 min read

Dresden to be evacuated after WW2 bomb found

Large parts of the centre of Dresden in Germany has been evacuated after an unexploded British flying bomb from World War Two has been found. The 250kg (551lb) bomb was discovered near the former Carola Bridge which collapsed in 2024.

The Dresden fire brigade said that it is the largest evacuation to date for such an incident, with around 18,000 residents, tourists, and commuters affected. Much of the old town had to be cordoned off. This included some of the most iconic sites in the city such as Frauenkirche Lutheran church, the Residenzschloss Palace, and the Semper Opera. The police’s headquarters, state parliament of Saxony, a number of ministries, retirement and nursing homes, daycare centres, and other institutions are also in the affected area.

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Emergency accommodation was provided for at the Dresden Exhibition Centre, with additional buses and trams running to the location. It is unknown how long it would take for the bomb to be disarmed.

Dresden was hit by British aircraft on 13^th February 1945. The allies over the following days dropped almost 4,000 tons of bombs, resulting in a fires that killed 25,000 people and taking out much of the city centre, once known for architecture.

During demolition work on the Carola Bridge last year, four other bombs were found.

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