Over 160 unexploded bombs from World War II found under children's playground
Over 160 unexploded practice bombs dating all the way back to World War II have been discovered underneath a children’s playground in the United Kingdom, officials said.
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 175 World War II Practice Bombs Found at Playground in England
Although the devices found during construction work were practice bombs, they 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 discovered beneath children’s park in England
So far, 176 bombs have been recovered in the area, and excavators working in the area are expected to find many more.
It looked like a normal children's playground in England. But underneath? 175 WWII bombs
A chance discovery led officials in northern England to uncover more than 100 practice bombs from World War II buried underneath a playground.
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.
Dozens of unexploded Second World War bombs discovered at playpark
So far contractors have uncovered 176 munitions, described as "training bombs", with the cost of safely removing them estimated at upwards of £30,000.
More than 170 bombs found under children's playground
More than 170 bombs were discovered underneath a children's playground and more were believed to still be unearthed, according to CBS News.
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.
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