Weapons eradication triumphs in northern port sector, reported in FW Hannover

Firefighting Unit in Hannover at North Harbor's Hansastraße Location

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2025 September 12 . 2:36 AM

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Weapons eradication proves successful in northern sector of Hanover Port

Weapons eradication triumphs in northern port sector, reported in FW Hannover

In the North Harbor district of Hannover, Germany, a World War II-era fragmentation grenade was discovered during excavation work on Hansastraße on Wednesday afternoon. The operation to safely detonate the explosive was carried out by the Hannover Fire Department and the Lower Saxony Explosive Ordnance Disposal Service.

The grenade was found in an uninhabited area on a vacant lot between the Mittelland Canal and Hansastraße. Due to its condition, the grenade had to be detonated on-site. The Lower Saxony Explosive Ordnance Disposal Service successfully carried out the detonation at 6:30 PM.

The Hannover Fire Department had 22 personnel in operation until 7:00 PM, and they utilized 9 vehicles during the operation. A protective barrier was erected around the site to ensure public safety.

Fortunately, the operation was completed without incident in the early evening hours. All restricted areas, including Hansastraße, the Mittelland Canal, and a nearby forest area, were temporarily closed off for the detonation. These areas were reopened to traffic after 7:00 PM.

For further inquiries about the operation, please contact Martin Trang from the Hannover Fire Department. He can be reached at 0511 912-1405 or via email at [email protected]. More information about the Hannover Fire Department can be found at https://www.feuerwehr-hannover.de.

The public is reminded to be vigilant and report any suspicious findings to local authorities. The discovery of such explosives is a reminder of the past conflicts and the importance of safety measures when dealing with such objects.