WWII Bomb Discovered in Hong Kong, Thousands Evacuated

A 1,000-pound U.S.-made bomb from World War II was discovered at a construction site in Quarry Bay, Hong Kong, prompting the evacuation of approximately 6,000 people from 1,900 households. The bomb was successfully defused on Saturday after a disposal operation that began late Friday. This incident is part of a larger trend of WWII-era bombs being discovered in various parts of the world, including Europe and Asia, often leading to significant evacuations and disruptions.

Thousands of people were evacuated from a Hong Kong neighborhood after a 1,000-pound WWII bomb was discovered at a construction site. The bomb, likely dropped by U.S. service members, was defused by bomb experts after an overnight evacuation of approximately 6,000 individuals. The operation was carried out under challenging weather conditions, with the typhoon bringing adverse elements. The bomb was found to contain 500 pounds of TNT and was neutralized by 11:48 a.m. without any injuries.

Thousands of people were evacuated from their homes in Hong Kong after a 450kg US-made bomb from World War II was discovered by construction workers in a busy residential and business district. The bomb, which measured 1.5m in length, was confirmed by police to be from the Second World War. Due to the high risks associated with its disposal, approximately 1,900 households comprising 6,000 people were urged to evacuate swiftly. The operation to deactivate the bomb was successful, and no one was injured. The discovery highlights the ongoing issue of leftover bombs from World War II in Hong Kong, which was occupied by Japanese forces during the conflict and targeted by Allied forces in air raids.

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