Plymouth residents allowed to return home after WWII device disarmed by bomb squad
Residents of Plymouth have been allowed to return home after a 250kg unexploded World War II bomb was safely detonated in place. The device was discovered on a building site in Flamborough Road, prompting the evacuation of over 1,000 properties and the establishment of a 400-metre cordon. Military experts determined the bomb was too unstable to move, leading to a controlled detonation conducted without significant damage to the surrounding area.
- ▪A 250kg unexploded World War II bomb was discovered at a construction site on Flamborough Road in Plymouth.
- ▪Over 1,000 properties were evacuated as a 400-metre safety cordon was established around the site.
- ▪Military bomb disposal experts deemed the device too unstable to transport and carried out a controlled detonation on site.
- ▪Plymouth City Council confirmed no significant damage occurred and residents were permitted to return home after safety inspections.
- ▪Temporary road closures and site restrictions remained in place for clean-up and security operations.
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