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.
M6 reopens after controlled bomb explosion
A section of the M6 has re-opened following the controlled explosion of a Second World War bomb.
The M6 has re-opened southbound between junction 7 for Great Barr and the M42 and northbound from the M42 to junction 7.
Highways England is urging motorists to leave extra time for their journeys.
The A38(M) Aston Expressway, linking Birmingham city centre with the M6, remains closed at this time.
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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.