Elections in Germany: Wuppertal process hampered by World War II bomb

The discovery of an unexploded World War II bomb complicates the federal election process in Wuppertal. Germany, with authorities asking residents of a neighborhood not to go to the polls at this time.

There are five polling stations within a 500-meter radius of where the bomb was found, said a spokesman for the municipal authority, early today and asked voters to stay in their homes.

The bombing is scheduled for the next few hours. Once completed, residents will be able to go to the polls.

Anyone who wants to vote can do so until 6 pm local time (19.00 Greek time), the spokesman assured.

Nevertheless, polling stations did not close. Those who went to the polls, despite the recommendations of the authorities, were able to cast their ballots properly.

The bomber struck shortly after noon in front of the Wuper River. During the night, the authorities proceeded to evacuate the houses that were located around the point. About 1,500 people live in this area.

About 400 of them went to a shelter, while the rest went to friends or relatives or were not at home at the time.

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