Rare unexploded World War II bomb near Litvínov leads to evacuation of residents

Name: Rare unexploded World War II bomb near Litvínov leads to evacuation of residents
Uploaded: 2024-08-31T04:57:22+00:00
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Description: An unexploded 500-pound bomb from the Second World War, which was found on Wednesday on the grounds of a chemical plant in Záluží near Litvínov has led to the evacuation of 600 residents. Nothing like this has ever been found in the modern history of Czechia. The bomb is equipped with a chemical mechanism that can postpone its detonation for up to six days.

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An unexploded 500-pound bomb from the Second World War, which was found on Wednesday on the grounds of a chemical plant in Záluží near Litvínov has led to the evacuation of 600 residents. Nothing like this has ever been found in the modern history of Czechia. The bomb is equipped with a chemical mechanism that can postpone its detonation for up to six days.

As a safety measure, the factory has been partially shut down, and a 1.

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Author: Jakub Ferenčík