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Bomb Explosion Threat: 582 Evacuated In Czech Republic

Czech police have evacuated 582 people from the area around a chemical plant in the northwest of the country. This action comes after the discovery of an unexploded bomb with a high risk of explosion.

The bomb, an aerial bomb from World War II, was uncovered during excavation work at the Orlen Unipetrol plant near Litvinov in the Most District. The Czech refining and petrochemical company announced the discovery on its website Wednesday.

In response, experts from the police and the regional fire rescue department have intervened. They have ordered a partial evacuation of the refinery section of the plant, as reported by Xinhua news agency.

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The bomb, which weighs 250 kg, will remain at the site until August 27. A crisis team is currently meeting to determine the next steps for handling the situation.

Unexploded World War II munitions have been found several times in the Most District in the past. For example, in May 2021, 5,400 people were evacuated after an aerial bomb was discovered at another chemical plant.

The situation remains under close watch as authorities work to ensure public safety and manage the potential risks associated with the bomb.

Shibra Arshad

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