Unexploded WW2 missile found in Falmouth dock

Summarised from 2 outlets · 9 reports · Updated 23 Sept, 22:44 · Archive

A suspected unexploded American World War Two missile was discovered in Falmouth dock on Monday.

A 300-metre cordon was initially established around the find. CornwallLive reports the cordon is expected to expand to 755 metres, leading to the evacuation of over 1,000 homes, with trains cancelled as the missile is moved.

How it is being reported

• Falmouth trains cancelled as World War 2 missile to be movedIt is all set to happen todayCornwallLive · 23 Sept, 07:57
• Every Falmouth property set to be evacuated on Wednesday after WW2 missile discovery - full listA 755-metre cordon is set to be in place on Wednesday morningCornwallLive · 22 Sept, 20:48
• Over 1,000 Falmouth homes to be evacuated after WW2 missile discoveredThe cordon is expected to quadruple in size tomorrowCornwallLive · 22 Sept, 17:17
• Falmouth Docks 'WW2 missile' latest as police share updateA cordon is still in place nowCornwallLive · 22 Sept, 14:14
• Unexploded World War Two missile to be moved for disposal from docks as 'keep well clear' warning remainsA 300 metre cordon remains in placeCornwallLive · 22 Sept, 11:04
• Cordon remains after '250kg WW2 missile' foundThe suspected American World War Two missile was found in the water of Falmouth dock on Monday.BBC Cornwall · 22 Sept, 07:36
• Suspected 250kg unexploded WW2 missile found in docksA 300m cordon is in place after the discovery of a suspected unexploded WW2 bomb.BBC Cornwall · 21 Sept, 18:51
• 'World War Two missile' found at Falmouth Docks - live updatesA cordon has been extended to 300mCornwallLive · 21 Sept, 18:01
• Cordon extended at Falmouth Docks as 'war missile' assessedAn area of 300 metres is now a no-go zoneCornwallLive · 21 Sept, 17:58

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