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.
Video: Controlled explosion of WWII bomb in Birmingham
Video of a controlled explosion of a WWII bomb which was discovered in Aston in Birmingham. (Credit BPM Media)
Bomb disposal experts covered the bomb with 250 tons of sand before carrying out the explosion.
Reports suggest the bomb could be heard as far as Sutton Coldfield.
The Army, who carried out the explosion say it was one of the largest unexploded bombs to have been found on British soil.
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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.