Unexploded bomb removed from Falmouth Docks

Summarised from 3 outlets · 17 reports · Updated 24 Sept, 22:50 · Archive

An unexploded bomb found at Falmouth Docks has been safely removed and 339 evacuated households returned home.

An unexploded Second World War bomb discovered at Falmouth Docks was safely removed and relocated to deeper waters. The evacuation cordon affecting 339 homes was lifted following the successful operation. Trains were suspended during the work while a 755-metre exclusion zone was in force.

How it is being reported

• Bomb evacuation community spirit praisedMore than 300 homes were evacuated while emergency services removed the bomb from Falmouth Docks.BBC Cornwall · 24 Sept, 10:59
• Why Falmouth bomb must be left for six days before detonationTheories have also been given on how an American missile ended up at FalmouthCornwallLive · 23 Sept, 20:59
• Falmouth bomb removed and people have gone homeOllie Yates has more details now the cordon has been removed for local residents.BBC Cornwall · 23 Sept, 20:08
• Falmouth bomb safely moved to deeper waters and 339 households return homeThe unexploded Second World War bomb has been safely removed from Falmouth Docks and the evacuation cordon has been lifted.Falmouth Packet · 23 Sept, 17:14
• Falmouth bomb removed and residents free to return homeThe council and police have issued an update and further detailsCornwallLive · 23 Sept, 16:31
• Falmouth bomb disposal to start this afternoon'We're hoping everyone will be back home by this evening'CornwallLive · 23 Sept, 13:10
• Falmouth unexploded bomb: Cornwall Council's roleJulie Skentelbery has been talking to Councillor Thailia Marrington.BBC Cornwall · 23 Sept, 11:35
• Falmouth MP among hundreds evacuated as bomb to be movedMP Jayne Kirkham is knocking on doors to make sure others in the community are "out and safe"CornwallLive · 23 Sept, 10:58
• Falmouth bomb to be taken out to sea as hundreds are evacuated - updatesThe device will be moved todayCornwallLive · 23 Sept, 09:19
• Falmouth bomb evacuation as hundreds told to leave homesIt is all starting at 9amCornwallLive · 23 Sept, 08:05
• Falmouth unexploded bomb evacuation of 339 homes - live updatesThe safety cordon exclusion zone will be extended to 755m at 9am.Falmouth Packet · 23 Sept, 08:04
• Falmouth trains to be suspended while unexploded bomb is removed from docksTrains will be suspended after 8.45am on Wednesday while a 755m exclusion zone is in force.Falmouth Packet · 22 Sept, 20:43
• Is my address in the evacuation zone? Q&A for 1,300 Falmouth homes in bomb exclusionWith more than 1,300 homes in Falmouth warned they may have to evacuate on Wednesday, advice has been given to those affected.Falmouth Packet · 22 Sept, 18:22
• Residents told to prepare to evacuate as Falmouth bomb cordon set to expand to 1.4kmResidents near Falmouth Docks may be forced to evacuate tomorrow as emergency services prepare to expand a bomb disposal exclusion zone to 1.4km.Falmouth Packet · 22 Sept, 16:45
• Need To Know CornwallPlans to deal with it are being drawn up by police and Royal Navy bomb disposal experts.BBC Cornwall · 22 Sept, 10:18
• Suspected unexploded bomb found at Falmouth Docks has prompted evacuationsA suspected unexploded bomb found at Falmouth Docks has prompted evacuations, a major safety cordon and a response from specialist military disposal experts.Falmouth Packet · 21 Sept, 13:29
• 'Unexploded bomb' found at Falmouth Docks with roads closed - live updatesTwo roads have been taped off with police guarding them.Falmouth Packet · 21 Sept, 12:32

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