Hundreds evacuated after unexploded WW2 bomb found in Cornwall

Summarised from 6 outlets · 9 reports · Updated 24 Sept, 23:20 · Archive

More than 300 homes were evacuated after an unexploded Second World War bomb was discovered in water near Falmouth Docks.

An unexploded Second World War bomb was found in the water near Falmouth Docks in Cornwall on Monday. The device is believed to be a 250kg American munition. More than 300 homes were evacuated as a precaution, with a large safety cordon established across land and sea. Specialist Explosive Ordnance Disposal officers assessed the device, and residents were subsequently allowed to return home after the ordnance was taken to sea.

How it is being reported

• Evacuated Falmouth residents to return home after unexploded WWII device taken to seaThe evacuation procedure started at 9am, with 339 homes within the cordon.The Independent · 23 Sept, 17:19
• Hundreds of homes evacuated after 250lb WW2 bomb found in the waterYahoo News UK · 23 Sept, 16:00
• Hundreds of homes evacuated in Falmouth after unexploded Second World War bomb is found in the waterMore than 300 properties in 18 post codes were cleared as of 9am this morning after the unexploded device was found off the coast of Falmouth.Daily Mail · 23 Sept, 09:44
• Hundreds forced to leave homes after suspected World War Two bomb discovered in FalmouthThe item, believed to be a 250kg American munition, was located in waters near Falmouth DocksThe Independent · 23 Sept, 08:38
• Hundreds of Britons evacuated after 250kg US WW2 ‘bomb’ found at UK dockyardHundreds of Britons have been evacuated from their homes two days after a suspected World War Two bomb was found at a UK dockyard. The ordnance, which is believed to be a 250kg American bomb, was discovered at Falmouth Docks in Cornwall on Monday. A 750-metre cordon is now in place and residents have been told to leave their homes. More to follow... TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Our Standards: The GB News Editorial CharterGB News · 23 Sept, 08:33
• Evacuation under way after unexploded WW2 bomb found in CornwallMore than 300 homes are being evacuated after an unexploded Second World War bomb was found in the water near Falmouth Docks in Cornwall.Sky News · 23 Sept, 08:12
• Falmouth bomb - live: Mass evacuation and train lines to close after 'missile' foundA suspected American missile from World War Two has been found at Falmouth Docks with hundreds of homes to be evacuated this morningThe Mirror · 23 Sept, 07:59
• Falmouth docks bomb squad live: Suspected unexploded ordnance foundThe device, discovered at Falmouth Docks, has promoted a large emergency services response, including Devon and Cornwall Police, HM Coastguard and the fire serviceThe Mirror · 21 Sept, 16:12
• Bomb squad deployed as ‘unexploded device’ found in water at UK dockyard sparks home evacuationsA suspected unexploded device has been discovered in the water at a dockyard near Falmouth, Cornwall. Emergency services remain at the scene, with two nearby homes evacuated as a precaution. Members of the public have been urged to stay away from the area, while a 150-metre safety cordon has been put in place across both land and sea. The Coastguard is also advising boat users to avoid the area while specialist Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) officers assess the device. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Devon and Cornwall Police said the object was discovered earlier today within the dock…GB News · 21 Sept, 15:44

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