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Germany: 50,000 people face evacuation in Hannover over World War II bombs

In Hannover, around 50,000 people will be evacuated from their homes tomorrow while experts defuse five World War Two bombs. The operation is the second largest of its kind carried out in Germany, and will affect around a tenth of the city's population.<br/><br/>The buildings set to be evacuated include seven care homes, a clinic, and a Continental tyre plant. Officials hope those affected will be able to return home by the evening.<br/><br/>The evacuations will begin at 09:00 (07:00 GMT) and residents have been advised to take necessary items like medication with them when they leave, as well as turning off gas and electrical appliances.

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