City partly evacuated after wartime bomb discovered

Local authorities have evacuated some 20,000 people in the Normandy city of Caen so technicians can defuse a 1,100-pound bomb dropped by American forces during World War II.

Local authorities have evacuated some 20,000 people in the Normandy city of Caen so technicians can defuse a 1,100-pound bomb dropped by American forces during World War II.

The unexploded bomb was found at the end of January by workers building a language centre at Caen University.

You have reached your article limit. Already a subscriber? Sign in

Unlimited access starts here.

Try from only €0.25 a day.

Cancel anytime

More in this section

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited