Update: WW2 bomb destroyed in controlled explosion
A WORLD War Two bomb has been destroyed in a controlled explosion at Derby Racecourse.
The device was discovered in Alfreton Road by workers from George Wimpey who were working on a construction site in the area.
Police closed the road this morning while a military bomb squad moved in to remove the device.
It was taken to Derby Racecourse and blown up.
Alfreton Road was closed for two hours from 10.50am.
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by Rams Fan, Oakwood
Monday, June 29 2009, 2:13PM
“Yet another example of the 'me me me' culture!!
Not a thought or mention to the Bomb Squad folks who turned up not knowing if it was a block-leveller or a party-popper; they put themselves at risk to protect the public yet this is the thanks they get?!!
"Nobody came and told me to do anything"... because you didn't need to do anything, that's why!! Drama queen...”
by Craig, Chad
Monday, June 29 2009, 2:03PM
“The Racecourse is full of interesting stuff waiting to be dug up - it was a military firing range for a while”
by Trevor McDonut, Derby.
Monday, June 29 2009, 1:40PM
“According to BBC regional news it was 'most likely' a detonator from a bomb, not a bomb. Any resident in the immediate vicinity was evacuated.”
by Anon, Derby
Monday, June 29 2009, 12:36PM
“Blimey! Derby is full of self richeous idiots!”
by Roger, Derby
Monday, June 29 2009, 12:09PM
“Chris, it kind of suggests that those 'in the know' knew what they were doing really, doesn't it? It must have disappointed so many who like to escalate a minor situation. Oh well...”