WW2 bomb detonated after building site discovery
A World War Two-era German SC250 bomb was safely detonated in a controlled explosion in the Southway area of Plymouth after being discovered on a construction site, prompting the evacuation of over 1,200 homes and the establishment of a 400-meter exclusion zone. Bomb disposal experts from the Royal Navy determined the device could not be moved due to uncertainty about its fuses, leading to an in-situ deflagration that produced a loud blast and smoke but caused no significant damage. Following safety inspections, the cordon was lifted and residents were allowed to return, while cleanup operations and temporary road closures continued in the area.
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WW2 bomb detonated after building site discovery6 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleChloe Parkman,DevonandJohnny O'Shea,South WestWatch: Moment of explosion as WW2 bomb disarmed in PlymouthA controlled detonation has been carried out on a large World War Two bomb found at a building site.More than 1,200 homes were evacuated in the Southway area of Plymouth after the device was found on Wednesday and a 400m (1,300ft) exclusion zone was put in place.Plymouth City Council said the operation to make the 250kg (551lbs) German bomb safe started at 08:15 BST, with people in the area saying they heard "loud thuds" during the morning.At 11:20, the council said the bomb - confirmed to be a German SC250 air-dropped bomb - had been "made safe", but the cordon remained in place until 13:45…
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