US EditionSecond 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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WWII-Era Bomb Prompts One of Largest Peacetime Evacuations in UK History
LONDON — A World War II-era bomb whose discovery prompted one of the largest peacetime evacuations in British history has been detonated at sea, the Ministry of Defense said Saturday. The 500-kilogram (1,100-pound) explosive was discovered Tuesday in the backyard of a home in Plymouth, a port city on the southwestern coast of Britain. More than 10,000 residents were evacuated to ensure their safety as a military convoy transported the unexploded…
WWII-era bomb safely detonated at sea after one of the largest peacetime evacuations in UK history
LONDON (AP) — 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 was discovered Tuesday in the backyard of a home in Plymouth, a port city on the southwestern coast of Britain. More than 10,000 residents were evacuated to ensure their safety as a military convoy transported the unexploded bomb through …
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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
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