Bomb found near Müssen station – Berlin rail line disrupted

The discovery took place in a municipality with around 3,500 inhabitants. The local situation immediately next to the station means that the evacuation affects not only private residential buildings but also the area surrounding the discovery site.

The emergency response authority coordinated the safety measures. The public was ordered to leave their homes. There was initially no official all-clear or final approval to reopen the closed-off areas.

Response by the authorities

It was still unclear on the morning of 27 October 2026 exactly how the Hamburg-Berlin rail line would be involved in the response. The further handling of the bomb was also initially left to the responsible emergency services.

The effects of the discovery were already being felt in the regional transport network by the morning. For commuters, pupils and other passengers from the Müssen area and the district of Herzogtum Lauenburg, the closure meant additional detours and longer journey times.

The authorities withheld details about the condition of the explosive device and the progress of further work. The confirmed details are limited to the fact that it was a Second World War bomb, that an evacuation took place near the station and that the rail line was closed.

Further developments

An exact timetable for defusing or removing the device was initially not published. The areas affected by the discovery remain closed until they are reopened, and replacement measures for rail services remain in place.

The incident illustrates how a single piece of historical ordnance can quickly affect an important transport corridor and the safety of numerous residents in Müssen. The responsible authorities have announced that further information on the cause, scope and completion of the measures will be provided.