WWII Bomb Safely Disposed of at Sea After Massive Evacuation in Plymouth

Over 10,000 residents were evacuated as a WWII bomb was successfully removed and detonated at sea, marking one of the UK's largest peacetime evacuations.

• More than 10,000 people were evacuated from Plymouth as a WWII bomb was discovered and safely disposed of at sea.
• The bomb, weighing 500kg, was found in a garden in the Keyham area, prompting a major incident declaration.
• A 300-metre cordon was established, affecting 1,219 properties and approximately 3,250 people.
• The UK government's severe alert system was used for the first time in a real emergency to notify residents.
• The operation involved over 1,000 professionals, including military personnel, and was described as one of the largest UK peacetime evacuations since WWII.

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