A major incident was declared in Plymouth after a suspected World War II bomb was found in a garden in the Keyham area. The discovery prompted the evacuation of over 1,000 residents as a precautionary measure. The Royal Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team was dispatched to the scene to assess the situation. In response to the potential threat, local authorities have expanded the evacuation cordon from 200 meters (650ft) to 300 meters (985ft), affecting more residents, effective from 09:00 GMT on Thursday. The Plymouth City Council has provided updates and guidance for those affected, urging residents to plan for evacuation and follow police instructions for safety. The situation has caused significant concern among the local community, with many spending the night away from their homes.
A cordon around an unexploded World War Two bomb in Plymouth has been officially extended from 200m (650ft) to 300m (1,000ft). Get the latest updates here➡https://t.co/hT3wEWjAYJ https://t.co/TwpPRqM8qM
Just spoken to @BBCDevon about the WW2 bomb found in Keyham. The cordon is being extended to 309m and all residents need to leave the evacuation area by 9am. More details on the @plymouthcc major incident site👇 https://t.co/FXnednczXh
Just spoken to @BBCDevon about the WW2 bomb found in Keyham. The cordon is being extended to 309m and all residents need to lead the evacuation area by 9am. More details on the @plymouthcc major incident site👇 https://t.co/FXnednczXh
More Keyham residents being asked to evacuate as experts continue to assess unexploded WW2 bomb. Follow live: https://t.co/kxdYmmEBFh https://t.co/E5Uyu37naH
More residents being asked to evacuate as experts continue to assess unexploded WW2 bomb in Keyham. Follow live: https://t.co/GPgqBIWTq8 https://t.co/s2YmLmaFAh
If you live in the area in Keyham that is due to be evacuated tomorrow, please start planning now - see our web page for the latest information on what you will need to do. 👇 https://t.co/tQIGJmfFpZ https://t.co/M8CILInlLc
The cordon around the unexploded WW2 bomb is to be extended to 300m. This means more residents being evacuated from tomorrow at 9am. Council and Police teams are available tomorrow at the Beacon to help those evacuating. https://t.co/GByA0fWvnE
The cordon around an unexploded WW2 bomb in Plymouth is set to increase to 300m tomorrow morning. You can read more here ⬇️ https://t.co/nNq0sdZWln
Please see the latest update this evening from @plymouthcc for residents affected by the WW2 bomb found in Keyham 👇 https://t.co/FndUL0wt8A
Plymouth unexploded WW2 bomb: Cordon to be extended https://t.co/WsB27nNpBw
BREAKING: The cordon around the unexploded World War Two bomb in Plymouth is set to be expanded from 09:00 GMT on Thursday, police have said. The exclusion zone will widen from 200m (650ft) to 300m (985ft). Latest here ➡ https://t.co/FR5XCRplaS
This is a helpful update from @plymouthcc for residents affected by the WW2 bomb found in Keyham. https://t.co/fiqSeW3Ibv
There is understandably a lot of worry about the major incident in Keyham so we've answered some of the most frequently asked questions in the link below with info on: ➡️ Update on current situation ➡️ Clarification on cordons Full story 🔗 https://t.co/hXLYsb3cdA https://t.co/MxbRuWm5CZ
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A large part of #Plymouth is still cordoned off because of this WW2 bomb - follow the latest live news here ⤵️ https://t.co/uB5sISMzrV
Hundreds of people spent the night away from their homes in the Keyham area of Plymouth after a suspected unexploded Second World War bomb was found in a garden. Get the latest ➡ https://t.co/oZJxTe22iC https://t.co/MJP1VHn5jH
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There's a lot of concern in #Keyham tonight about the suspected World War 2 bomb found in a backyard. Just spoke to the Police for an update. They have correctly evacuated the immediate area. People should avoid this area and follow Police instructions. https://t.co/rA6K5kaMnl
#LatestNews | Police have declared a major incident in Plymouth after a suspect WW2 ordnance was discovered in a garden. The Royal Navy EOD are currently at the scene. People are advised to avoid the area where possible. More info: https://t.co/EBAIGMiWi7 https://t.co/EHKgR4Dxd8
Suspected WW2 explosive device found in Plymouth garden https://t.co/SBaO2J0RlO
Can residents in Keyham please follow Police instructions to keep them safe after a suspected WW2 bomb was found in a backyard. https://t.co/czvcoRkMgl #plymouth