Thousands evacuated from homes in Plymouth as bomb disposal team work to disarm explosive
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Thousands have been evacuated form homes in Plymouth while a bomb disposal team works to disarm the explosive.
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An unexploded Second World War bomb was found at a building site and now will be detonated in situ, officials have confirmed.More than 1,200 homes have been evacuated as a precaution after the 250kg bomb was discovered in Flamborough Road, Southway in Plymouth.But, due to its sheer size, the German SC250 cannot be moved and must be exploded in situ, military experts declared.
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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Plymouth City Council has confirmed a 400-metre cordon remained in force around the affected area.A council spokesman said: "Royal Navy and Army unexploded ordnance specialists have now completed a rigorous and detailed assessment of the device."They have advised that it is not possible to safely remove it.
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The only safe option is to make the device safe in situ, which will involve a controlled detonation."This is planned to take place on Friday, once all safety measures...
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