Phosphorus grenade explosion disrupts fishing.
EOD in the Netherlands warns of dangerous munitions due to low river levels. Phosphorus grenades pose a fire risk and can explode. People should not touch the ordnance and must report it to the police.
Low river levels have exposed old military munitions along the Rhine river near Doornenburg, Gelderland. Two phosphorus grenades were involved in an explosion that disrupted fishing. A police response, fire services, and an explosives expert responded to the scene. The grenades, potentially from World War II, are extremely flammable when dry. Fishermen were rescued from the river by boat after the incident.
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Highlights
Munitions Exposed by Low Water
The EOD service warns about exposed military munitions due to low river levels.
Fishermen Hit by Grenade
Fishermen in Doornenburg drove over a phosphorus grenade.
Grenade Ignites and Explodes
The grenade caught fire and prompted a response from emergency services.
Phosphorus Grenades Involved
The incident involved two phosphorus grenades, possibly from World War II.
Fishing Activities Disrupted
An explosion disrupted fishing activities near the Rhine river.