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Plymouth residents allowed to return home after WWII device disarmed by bomb squad

The Independent·Rod Minchin·about 1 month ago
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Residents in Plymouth are now able to return to their homes after an unexploded Second World War bomb, which prompted the evacuation of over 1,000 properties, was safely detonated in situ. The device was discovered at a building site in Flamborough Road, Southway, on Wednesday, leading to a 400-metre cordon being established. Military experts concluded the ordnance was too unstable to be moved , necessitating its controlled detonation on site. Plymouth City Council confirmed on Friday afternoon that the operation, including subsequent safety inspections, was complete. The authority stated that no significant damage had been identified in the surrounding area, including nearby buildings, allowing the cordon to be lifted and residents to return.…

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