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Over 400 Homes Evacuated in Northern Ireland After Discovery of World War II-Era Bomb
Hundreds of homes were evacuated in Newtownards, County Down, Northern Ireland, after a suspected World War II-era bomb was discovered. The "suspected historic piece of munition" was uncovered at the Rivenwood housing development, prompting a response from the Police Service of Northern Ireland over the weekend. The operation, which involves a bomb disposal unit and heavy equipment, is expected to last several days, with a controlled explosion slated to occur to remove any danger posed. The device was uncovered during construction work in the area, with British Army personnel using diggers to bury the device in sand before the detonation...
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