250kg unexploded bomb safely detonated in Vietnam's Nghe An province


The device was discovered on Oct 30 by local residents near Pung village, after receding water levels exposed the bomb. — VNA/VNS

NGHE AN: A 250kg unexploded bomb with its detonator still intact, found in the Nam Mo River area of Tuong Duong Commune, Nghe An Province, was safely defused and detonated on Friday (Nov 7).

The device was discovered at about 9pm on Oct 30 by local residents near Pung village, after receding water levels exposed the bomb. It was located approximately 30m from the riverbank and 200m from Tan Xa Bridge.

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