NEWS
5/1/2026AI summary
WW2 bomb detonated after building site discovery in Plymouth
A 250kg German SC250 WWII bomb discovered at a building site in Southway, Plymouth was successfully detonated by military explosives officers. More than 1,200 homes were evacuated with a 400m exclusion zone put in place. The bomb could not be moved due to unclear fuse readings from X-ray examinations, requiring it to be blown in situ. The controlled detonation used about a third of the explosives, with the bomb burning at 1,000C for approximately 10 minutes. Residents were allowed to return home after safety inspections found no significant damage.
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