Recent renovations at Scotts Park playground in Wooler, Northumberland, revealed over 150 World War II practice bombs buried beneath the site. The discovery, made during construction on January 14, initiated a full survey by Brimstone Site Investigations after a suspicious object was found. While practice bombs are nonexplosive, they still possess hazards and require careful removal. Officials are concerned that more munitions may remain undetected, highlighting safety concerns for nearby children and the community.
The discovery of over 150 World War II practice bombs at a children's playground in Wooler, Northern England, raised concerns about the safety and possible additional unexploded ordnance.
Brimstone Site Investigations conducted a comprehensive survey after initial discoveries indicated a larger problem at Scotts Park, revealing a significant amount of potentially hazardous ordnance.
Despite being practice bombs, the discovered munitions possess hazardous materials and have their fuse and contents intact, necessitating expert removal to ensure public safety.
Officials expressed surprise at the unexpected findings, with fears that more unexploded bombs may lie under the park, posing risks to the local community.
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