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Non-detonated World War II bomb forces the evacuation of area in Cornwall

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Non-detonated World War II bomb forces the evacuation of area in Cornwall

An unexploded 250 kilogram bomb is forcing hundreds of people out of their homes. The World War II time device should be inactive by the end of Wednesday.

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23/09/2026
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Uthe undetonated bomb found at Falmouth docks in Cornwall, England, is forcing residents to withdraw from about 300 homes this Wednesday.

 

According to Sky News, authorities have set up a security perimeter of 755 meters and a team to detonate the device is carrying out work, and this device is expected to remain inactive by the end of this afternoon.

The bomb was discovered on Monday and it weighs about 250 kilograms.

A church was opened in the area for the people who decided to leave the site. Authorities have gone from house to house to warn people and mobilize them to leave, but they cannot be forced.

There are still trains that have been suspended.

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