Video: WWII bomb suddenly explodes in Britain
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In the UK, 200 kilometers from London, a 250-kilogram aerial bomb from the Second World War was blown up.
According to the Air Force, this happened in the city of Great Yarmouth.
In particular, they tried to deactivate the bomb after it was discovered, but something went wrong, resulting in a premature explosion.
Unexplored #WW2 bomb detonates during the defusing effort.
Great Yarmouth, Norfolk. pic.twitter.com/bgVXo5qNzo
— Liv JW (@OliviaAtLarge) February 11, 2023
Fortunately no one was hurt. In advance, experts surrounded the bomb with a sand barrier, so the damage around was insignificant.
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