1000 homes evacuated in Plymouth, England, after bomb find
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Tuesday, April 3, 2007
The discovery of an old World War II bomb in a construction site has caused at least 1000 residents in Plymouth located in South-West England, to be evacuated.
"Evacuations are being carried out of properties within 100m [328ft] of the scene. Properties within the 100m-300m [328-984ft] zone are being advised to open windows and draw curtains," said a spokesman for the police department in Plymouth.
Workers on the site discovered the bomb at about 10:30 a.m. local time in Plymouth, England on Brentor Road.
Reports say that the bomb is sticking out of the ground by about 6 inches, and weighed an estimated 113 kilograms, or 250 pounds, but could have weighed as much as 500 pounds.
"The item was protruding about six inches from the ground and was described as being up to 10-inches in diameter," said a spokesman for the Devon and Cornwall Police.
The Army bomb disposal team from Wales is currently trying to figure out what to do with the bomb and it could take several hours before authorities can dispose of it. Reports say that the bomb will be taken to the ocean to be detonated.
"The precise nature of this operation and any potential route are yet to be confirmed," added the spokesman.
Sources
- "Homes evacuated after bomb found UPDATE". BBC News Online, April 3, 2007
- Jon Land "1,000 families evacuated after bomb find". 24dash.com, April 3, 2007
- "Homes evacuated after bomb found". BBC News Online, April 3, 2007
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