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Budapesten egy második világháborús bomba került elő, ami miatt biztonsági intézkedést és evakuációt rendeltek el. A bomba hatástalanítására szombat reggel kerül sor. Az érintett területen közlekedési útvonalak és tömegközlekedési járatok megváltoznak. A Rákóczi híd és déli vasúthíd is lezárásra kerül. Kérjük, figyelje a közlekedési híreket.
Translation
A World War II bomb has been discovered in Budapest, leading to safety measures and evacuation orders. The bomb is scheduled to be defused on Saturday morning. Transport routes and public transport services in the affected area will change. The Rákóczi Bridge and the southern railway bridge will also be closed. Please monitor the traffic news.
Exercise: Text comprehension
Question 1: Why were safety measures and evacuations ordered in Budapest?
Safety measures and evacuations were ordered because a World War II bomb was found.
Question 2: What should people do to stay informed about the traffic changes?
People should follow the transportation news to stay informed about the traffic changes.
Exercise: Vocabulary
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▌05/10/2024
A World War II bomb was discovered in Budapest's Ferencváros district, prompting a major safety operation and significant disruption to local traffic. The bomb, identified as a one-tonne American-made aerial bomb, was found by construction workers during the excavation work on the railway embankment that crosses Soroksári Road.
The Hungarian Armed Forces' Explosive Ordnance Disposal and River Guard Regiment plans to neutralise the bomb on-site to ensure safety before its removal. The defusal is scheduled for Saturday morning, and the operation is expected to impact the area substantially.
In response to this, the Budapest Police Headquarters has announced a temporary evacuation and closure of a 600-metre radius around the site. From 10:00 AM to approximately 5:00 PM, residents, business owners, and anyone within the designated zone must vacate the premises. Entry and presence in the affected area will be strictly prohibited during this period.
Bomb Disposal Operation in Budapest Disrupts Traffic (Illustration)
The closures will affect traffic significantly, including the complete shutdown of the Rákóczi Bridge and the Southern connecting Railway Bridge. However, not all roads will be affected; Vágóhíd Street and parts of Mester and Külső-Mester Streets will still be open for traffic.
Public transportation services will also face alterations. Train services on several lines, including the Budapest–Győr–Hegyeshalom and the Budapest–Pusztaszabolcs–Pécs lines, will have adjusted routes, terminating at Budapest-Kelenföld station instead of their usual stops. Following the restrictions, alternative routes have been arranged by the Budapest Transport Centre (BKK) to accommodate travellers.
The bomb disposal operation will also disrupt some bus routes. Volánbusz services around the Rákóczi Bridge and Soroksári Road will be rerouted, and the H6 HÉV line will face interruptions, running only to Kén Street and not serving the Közvágóhíd station during the restricted hours. Passengers are advised to use different bus services and the M3 metro line for onward journeys.
Authorities predict that normal operations for trains and buses will likely resume by the evening, once the bomb has been successfully defused and the police lift the area’s closure. Residents and travellers in the Ferencváros district and surrounding areas are encouraged to plan their day accordingly, considering the traffic and commuting changes established for safety and efficiency.
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