Army carry out controlled explosion of 'largest' WWII bomb found on British soil
The Army has described a Second World War bomb, found in Birmingham, as one of the largest unexploded bombs to have been found on British soil.
Further road closures for experts to carry out controlled explosion of WWII bomb
Police are to close the M6 between junctions 4 and 7 in both directions so a controlled explosion of a World War Two bomb can be carried out.
Other closures are between A38 Aston Road / A4540 Newtown Middleway (Dartmouth Circus) and M6 J6 / A38(M) Aston Expressway / A5127 Gravelly Hill / Slade Road Spaghetti Junction.
Construction staff working at a site off Priory Road, Aston, came across the device during routine work at around 9.45am yesterday morning − and it was quickly identified as a German shell weighing up to 500lbs.
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Image reveals attempts to defuse bomb
Police have revealed the latest image of the 500lb bomb which has brought Birmingham to a standstill.
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The WW2 bomb which brought Birmingham to a standstill
Police and the Army were forced to close the A38 Aston Expressway following the discovery by workmen earlier today.