Great Yarmouth explosion
The Great Yarmouth explosion happened during the defusing of a World War 2 unexploded bomb in Great Yarmouth on 10 February 2023. The bomb weighed 250 kg (550 lb) and was 1 m (3 ft 3 in) long.[1]
Events[edit]
On 7 February 2023, the bomb was discovered in the River Yare during work on the third river crossing. Norfolk County Council said it was found by a contractor. The device was found in the area of Bollard Quay, as dredging was carried out near the junction with Boundary Road. Buildings and homes within a distance of 400 m (1,300 ft) from the device were evacuated and a cordon was established. Bomb disposal experts arrived the same day.[2]
Later a second cordon was established at 600 m (2,000 ft) and people who lived between the two cordons were advised to evacuate. A protective barrier of sand was built around the bomb.[1] A no-fly zone up to 610 m (2,000 ft) was also put in place around the bomb.[3]
On 9 February a controlled explosion was planned but it was realised that it could compromise two gas pipes near the bomb. The bomb disposal unit then began using a robot to cut the fuse and trigger around 17:30 but the water used in the process compromised the sand barrier. It took several hours to repair the barrier.[3]
On 10 February a slow-burn technique was being used on the bomb when it exploded. Cadent Gas inspected the gas pipes and found there was no damage. No casualties were reported and the cordons were lifted.[1]
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References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Great Yarmouth: Huge blast after unplanned WW2 bomb detonation". BBC News. 10 February 2023. Retrieved 10 February 2023.
- ↑ "Great Yarmouth: Buildings evacuated after unexploded bomb found". BBC News. 7 February 2023. Retrieved 10 February 2023.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Great Yarmouth: Work to defuse WW2 bomb revised". BBC News. 10 February 2023. Retrieved 10 February 2023.
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