Watch dramatic moment WW2 bomb weighing 39 STONE is blown to smithereens as squads swarm street with trains axed

An earlier statement confirmed: “This discovery was made on a fairly remote construction site and as such the impact on the wider community has, so far, been minimal.”This is a rare occurrence, but I would thank the public for their patience while this work is carried out.”

The unexploded German bomb was found in East Tilbury near Tilbury docks in Essex on November 5 at around 11.30am
The unexploded German bomb was found in East Tilbury near Tilbury docks in Essex on November 5 at around 11.30amCredit: UKNIP
The explosive has remained hidden underground after being dropped by a German aircraft during The Blitz between 1940-1941
The explosive has remained hidden underground after being dropped by a German aircraft during The Blitz between 1940-1941Credit: UKNIP

Essex Police worked with Ministry of Defence officials to determine a plan after the bomb was found – with experts decided it was safest to detonate the device.”All the proper procedures were immediately followed to ensure there was a wide enough cordon in place to protect the public.Chief Superintendent Scott Egerton said: “Specialists considered a number of options to make this device safe.”This significant and coordinated response ensured the efficient and safe disposal of this device with the minimum disruption possible.”

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“It was decided detonation of the device at the scene was preferable to making an attempt to move it.”This decision was taken with the full and continuing consideration of the safety of the public as the number one priority.Officers cordoned off 500 metres around the building site – with a nearby railway line closed to allow teams to dispose of the bomb.THIS is the dramatic moment disposal teams blow up a 250kg bomb which the Luftwaffe dropped on Britain during World War Two.

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“This operation required partnership working across a number of agencies, including Essex Police, the MOD bomb disposal experts, Essex County Fire and Rescue Service, East of England Ambulance Service, rail and power network companies and local councils.”Those in the vicinity may hear a short-lived bang, rest-assured this is anticipated and planned.Both have now been lifted.

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Essex Police said earlier that passengers could expect to experience some continuing travel disruption into the early evening.The explosive has remained hidden underground after being dropped by a German aircraft during The Blitz between 1940-1941.The unexploded German bomb was found in East Tilbury near Tilbury docks in Essex on November 5 at around 11.30am.

Essex Police worked with Ministry of Defence officials to determine a plan after the bomb was found
Essex Police worked with Ministry of Defence officials to determine a plan after the bomb was foundCredit: UKNIP

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