Scores of unexploded bombs from World War II have been found in a children's playground in northern England after a construction crew made the unexpected discovery. Bomb disposal experts removed over 170 practice bombs and smoke cartridges from Scotts Play Park in Wooler, Northumberland. The area was reportedly used for training the Home Guard during the war, and the ordnance was likely buried afterward. Further excavations will be conducted to ensure the playground is completely safe before it can reopen.
Scores of unexploded bombs dating from World War II have been recovered from a children’s playground in northern England after a chance discovery. Local officials in the town of Wooler, Northumberland called in bomb disposal experts after workers involved in a planned overhaul of Scotts Play Park found unexploded ordnance , the parish council said in a statement sent to CNN on Monday. Two bombs were initially removed by the British Army, the UK Ministry of Defense said in a statement.
“Whilst this ordnance is described as practice bombs, they do still carry a charge and given the numbers involved, need to be recovered by professionals to satisfy all concerned that the playpark area is once again safe for contractors and ultimately users of the equipment,” the council said in its statement.
BOMBS WORLD WAR II ENGLAND CHILDREN's PLAYGROUND Unexploded Ordnance
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