Autobahn 5 will be completely closed Thursday evening, beginning around 7:30 PM, in the section between the Bühl and Baden-Baden interchanges. The local Rastatt District Office confirmed that the closure is necessary for a bomb disposal operation. The incident began earlier in the day when a bulldozer operator discovered a World War II bomb in Sinzheim-Kartung, near the communal sewage treatment plant. Relevant authorities, including the district’s risk protection service and the ordnance disposal unit, plan to neutralize the explosive device around 8:00 PM. Consequently, residents in the Sinzheim-Kartung area, within a one-kilometer radius, must vacate the danger zone. At this time, the duration of the A5 closure remains unclear. Further details regarding the evacuation procedures and how long the road will be shut down are expected to be published later that evening.
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