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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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…
Ministry of Defence confirms 500kg bomb found in Plymouth detonated at sea
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has confirmed a Second World War bomb that forced thousands to evacuate in Plymouth has been detonated at sea. An MoD spokeswoman told the PA news agency the bomb had been “detonated successfully at 9.51pm”. The 500kg explosive was discovered in a back garden on Tuesday, which prompted “one of the largest UK peacetime evacuation operations”, according to the MoD. Credit: Ministry of Defence
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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