Swiss village facing 10-year evacuation over Second World War weapons threat

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The Swiss government says the chance of a blast in Mitholz has been underestimated for decades and the risk is 'unacceptable'.

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Nine people died in 1947 and many properties were destroyed after an explosion at an underground armoury in Mitholz, where 3,500 tonnes of ammunition remain. The defence ministry said it expects the actual clearing work"to begin in 2031 after extensive preparations".

 

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At least its GDP was low.

Hope they are going to make the Germans pay......🤔

Wtaf

Swiss: We'll need to evacuate you for 10 years due to a bomb dump. Boris: Lets build a bridge to Ireland over that bomb dump. borisbridge

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