Scores of unexploded World War II bombs discovered under children’s playground
Scores of unexploded bombs dating from World War II have been recovered from a children’s playground in northern England after a chance discovery.
More than 170 World War II-era bombs found under U.K. playground
The unexploded ordnance, discovered during a site renovation, were described as “practice bombs” that still carry a charge and must be removed by professionals.
More Than 175 World War II Practice Bombs Found at Playground in England
Although the devices found during construction work were practice bombs, they can be harmful. Officials said there could be more.
More than 170 World War II bombs found under children's playground in England
It is believed the area where the playground was initially built was used as a Home Guard training ground and the bombs were buried at the end of the war.
Unexploded WW2 bombs found under playground in England
Dozens of unexploded practice bombs dating back to World War Two were discovered under a playground in northern English town of Wooler. Video and images released by the Wooler Parish Council showed excavators digging the ground in the playground area.
Dozens of World War II bombs unearthed at children's playground in northern England
Dozens of World War II bombs have been found during construction work at a childrens playground in northern England.
More than 170 World War II bombs discovered beneath children’s park in England
So far, 176 bombs have been recovered in the area, and excavators working in the area are expected to find many more.
Nearly 200 Unexploded WWII Bombs Found Beneath Children's Playground In England
Children in the English town of Wooler in Northumberland are temporarily without a playground after workers found 176 unexploded World War II bombs buried underneath the play area
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