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.
Police drone captures the moment of detonation
A West Midlands Police drone has captured the moment at WWII bomb was detonated in a controlled explosion close to the Aston Expressway.
The discovery of the device caused major disruption, with the A38(M) and part of the M6 closed for several hours.
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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.