Controlled explosion to be carried out on suspected unexploded WW2 bomb in West Midlands
A 900-metre cordon is expected to be in place between 6pm and 8pm.
A controlled explosion is expected to be carried out this evening on a suspected unexploded WW2 bomb in Staffordshire.
Staffordshire Police said it was working with specialist colleagues from Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) at the site in the Barton-under-Needwood area.
The quarry site, on Walton Lane, remains closed and some residents have been evacuated.
A 900-metre cordon is expected to be in place between 6pm and 8pm. A successful detonation may mean this cordon is released sooner, police said.
A Staffordshire Police spokesman said: “We are continuing to work with specialist colleagues from Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) at the site of a suspected unexploded WW2 bomb in the Barton-under-Needwood area.
“The quarry site, on Walton Lane, remains closed. A 900-metre cordon is expected to be in place between 6pm and 8pm. A successful detonation may mean this cordon is released sooner.
“A controlled explosion will be carried out by EOD specialists later this evening (Thursday 6 August).
“A small number of residential evacuations are in progress and individuals are expected to be able to return to their homes later tonight.
“A full road closure between Kings Bromley and Barton-under-Needwood and diversions will be in place on the A38 from 6.30pm.”
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