Discovery of World War II Bombs in Children's Playground

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
Construction workers found over 170 World War II bombs under a children's playground in northeastern England. Bomb disposal experts are working to recover and dispose of the bombs to make the area safe for use again.

Key Points

  • Over 170 World War II bombs found under a children's playground in Wooler, England
  • Brimstone Site Investigations called in to safely recover and dispose of the bombs
  • Area may have been used as a Home Guard training ground during World War II
  • Similar discoveries of unexploded ordnance have been made in other parts of the UK

Pros

  • Bombs were discovered before any harm was done
  • Experts are working to safely remove and dispose of the bombs

Cons

  • Potential risk to the safety of children playing in the area