Published 5 months ago

Second World War bomb that forced thousands to evacuate in Plymouth detonated at sea

An unexploded 500kg World War II bomb in Plymouth prompted a massive evacuation operation involving over 100 personnel.
The bomb was safely transported and disposed of at sea, with the support of bomb disposal experts and various authorities in the area.
The operation was successful, ensuring public safety and minimizing risk, with affected individuals expected to return home by 5 p.m. On Friday.

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BBC News

WW2 bomb transported from garden to sea

Devon and Cornwall Police released footage of the German WW2 bomb found in a garden in Plymouth.

5 months ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

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CTV News

An unexploded WWII bomb in Plymouth, U.K. will be disposed of at sea

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The Independent

Unexploded WWII bomb moved through Plymouth after homes evacuated

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Associated Press News

WWII-era bomb safely detonated at sea after one of the largest peacetime evacuations in UK history

Britain's Ministry of Defense says a World War II-era bomb whose discovery prompted one of the largest peacetime evacuations in British history has been detonated at sea. The 1,100-pound explosive

5 months ago·United States

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Daily Mirror

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5 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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