No Injuries Reported After WWII Bomb Unexpectedly Explodes in England

A World War II bomb exploded in the English town of Great Yarmouth on Friday as workers attempted to diffuse it, according to police.

The device was found in Great Yarmouth’s river crossing on Tuesday. Contractor who was working on the River Yare’s third crossing found the device.

Norfolk Police also revealed that an accident had occurred on Friday “unplanned” detonation. 

Police reported no injuries and said that all personnel from the army and emergency services were safe.

According to police, Army specialists were cutting the bomb using a method that causes a slow burning of the explosives. Workers started to try to cut into bomb on Thursday.

Police captured video of the explosion via their drone.

“This has been a painstakingly long process but public safety and that of the people involved in the operation has been at the heart of decision-making,” Norfolk Constabulary’s Assistant Chief Constable Nick Davison said in a statement.

“This was the final phase of a delicate operation which has caused much disruption in the town, but we’re hopeful this could be resolved soon, and that cordons can be lifted, if everything goes to plan,” he continued.

A spokesperson for Cadent, which manages the local gas mains network, said the company has conducted a “close inspection of our pipes in the vicinity,” according to Sky News.

“There is no indication that the blast has caused damage to our assets and gas continues to flow safely,” the spokesperson said.

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