A massive unexploded Second World War bomb discovered at a quarry has been blown up in a dramatic controlled explosion.
The seven-foot-long, 1,100lb device was uncovered by workers at the sand and gravel quarry in Staffordshire.
The discovery sparked a major emergency response, with police and military teams racing to the scene to deal with the potentially deadly wartime relic.
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Bomb disposal experts determined the huge device was too dangerous to move from the quarry in Barton-under-Needwood.
A number of residents living near the site on Walton Lane were evacuated as experts prepared to destroy the bomb.
Specialist teams used sand from the quarry to build protective cages around the device before carrying out a controlled explosion, as reported by Need To Know.
A Heidelberg Materials UK spokesperson said: “Well, thankfully that’s not something we have to deal with every day.
“Earlier this week we uncovered an historic WWII bomb at our Barton sand and gravel quarry in Staffordshire.
“After its discovery within the excavation area at the southern end of the quarry near to the River Trent, our emergency procedures came into play and the police and military were soon on site.
“After establishing that the device was unsafe to move, bomb disposal experts used sand from the site to create cages to contain the bomb and subsequently carried out a safe, controlled explosion.
“Well done to our Barton quarry team for their calm and efficient handling of this unexpected event and huge thanks to the teams from East Staffordshire Police and the Ministry of Defence for their professionalism and diligence.”
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