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Suspected Unexploded Bomb Found at Falmouth Docks Has Prompted Evacuations
Specialist bomb disposal teams are assessing the device as three homes were evacuated and the exclusion zone expanded to 300 metres, police said.
- On Monday, emergency services discovered a suspected unexploded 250kg American missile from World War Two at Falmouth Docks, prompting Devon and Cornwall Police to establish a 300-metre safety cordon.
- Falmouth Docks were targeted by German bombing raids during the Second World War, explaining why unexploded ordnance remains in the area. Bravo Squadron of the Royal Navy's Diving and Threat Exploitation Group deployed to assess the device.
- Superintendent Vicky Howell confirmed the cordon was extended to 300 metres to ensure safety while specialists assessed the device. Three residential properties were evacuated, affecting residents like student Beatrice Venner.
- Residents have been told to avoid the area, with local Bryony Mirfin reporting that police advised her to get her "pyjamas and toothbrush ready" for a possible evacuation.
- Specialist Explosive Ordnance Disposal officers continue evaluating the device while the Coastguard issued navigational warnings, advising mariners to keep vessels clear of affected waters until further notice.
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The area around Falmouth Harbour has been sealed off and two nearby houses have been evacuated due to a suspected unexploded explosive device.
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'Pyjamas and Toothbrush Ready': Falmouth Residents Prepare To Evacuate as Bomb Squad Assesses Suspected WWII Missile
Emergency services and Royal Navy bomb disposal experts responded after a suspected unexploded Second World War munition was found at Falmouth Docks, prompting evacuations and wider land and sea restrictions.
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37% Center
L 27%
C 37%
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