Nearly 200 Unexploded WWII Bombs Found Beneath Children's Playground In England
Children in the English town of Wooler in Northumberland are temporarily without a playground after workers found 176 unexploded World War II bombs buried underneath the play area. The first ordnance was discovered Jan.
More Than 175 World War II Practice Bombs Found at Playground in England
The devices found during construction work were practice bombs, which can be harmful. Officials said there could be more.
Scores of unexploded World War II bombs discovered under children’s playground
Scores of unexploded bombs dating from World War II have been recovered from a children’s playground in northern England after a chance discovery.
More than 170 World War II bombs found under children's playground in England
It is believed the area where the playground was initially built was used as a Home Guard training ground and the bombs were buried at the end of the war.
More than 170 World War II-era bombs found under U.K. playground
The unexploded ordnance, discovered during a site renovation, were described as “practice bombs” that still carry a charge and must be removed by professionals.
More than 170 WWII bombs found under children’s playground during construction at UK park
It’s quite something to think the children have been playing on bombs and it’s been a really challenging situation,” Wooler councilor Mark Mather said.
Dozens of World War II bombs unearthed at children's playground in northern England
Dozens of World War II bombs have been found during construction work at a childrens playground in northern England.
Nearly 200 unexploded World War II bombs found under children’s playground in northern England
Scores of unexploded bombs dating from World War II have been recovered from a children’s playground in northern England after a chance discovery.
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