Explosive From World War Ii Found at Gilze-Rijen Air Base
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An explosive from the Second World War was discovered during excavation work at Gilze-Rijen air base on Monday afternoon. It is believed to be a 1000-pounder. Burgemeester Ballingsweg (N282) was closed for investigation, but has since reopened. The bomb has been covered. The Royal Netherlands Air Force reports that there is no danger to personnel or the surrounding area, and that the situation is under control. They will first investigate whethe…
The incident is causing significant traffic disruptions in the area. Drivers are advised to take a different route. The exact nature of the explosive and whether there is a risk to local residents are not yet known. The message "Possible explosive found at Gilze Rijen air base: road closed" appeared first on .
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