According to the BBC on February 10th, the bombs were accidentally discovered while workers were carrying out renovations at Scott Play Park in Wooler, Northumberland, England. The bombs still contained explosives and detonators. Local officials say these may be weapons used by the British Defence Force for training during World War II.
Wooler Parish Councillor Mark Mather said the park in question was undergoing renovations and that while workers were digging foundations on January 14, they stumbled upon a suspicious device, which was later identified as a bomb.
Underground bombs were discovered in a park in the British town of Wooler.
PHOTO: WOOLER PARISH COUNCIL MEMBER MARK MATHER
"It's worrying to think about the children playing on top of these bombs, and it's a real challenge. We've only cleared about a third of the park, so we could find more bombs in other locations," said Mather.
At least 176 bombs have been discovered at Scott Play Park, and the demining operation is expected to last until mid-February or longer. Mather said that according to local residents, the town of Wooler was a training center for the British Guard during World War II. “When the war ended, it seems they buried all the bombs in holes,” he said.
Wooler Parish Council said officials needed to locate all unexploded ordnance in the park before they could continue renovation work on the children's playground. Last year, a similar incident occurred in Plymouth, England, when authorities discovered a 500kg unexploded bomb in February 2024. The removal and disposal of the bomb forced the temporary evacuation of thousands of city residents.
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