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| WWII bomb disrupts commute at main Berlin station | WWII bomb disrupts commute at main Berlin station |
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| The discovery of an unexploded World War II bomb near Berlin's main railway station has disrupted the morning commute for thousands of workers. | The discovery of an unexploded World War II bomb near Berlin's main railway station has disrupted the morning commute for thousands of workers. |
| Roads have been closed and there are long delays on main railway lines. | Roads have been closed and there are long delays on main railway lines. |
| Specialists have been called in to decide whether to remove or disarm the 100kg (220-pound) device. | Specialists have been called in to decide whether to remove or disarm the 100kg (220-pound) device. |
| There are thought to be thousands of unexploded bombs buried in Germany. In 2010, three people were killed when one unexpectedly detonated. | There are thought to be thousands of unexploded bombs buried in Germany. In 2010, three people were killed when one unexpectedly detonated. |
| A police spokesman said the area surrounding the Berlin bomb, which was found in Heidestrasse, would be cordoned off, | A police spokesman said the area surrounding the Berlin bomb, which was found in Heidestrasse, would be cordoned off, |
| He said the authorities would decide what to do with the bomb at about 09:00 local time (07:00 GMT). |