Bomb scare sparks road closure in Hilsea!

Suspected WWII Ordnance Halts Traffic

Police sealed off Ackworth Road near BS Steel in Hilsea this afternoon after a suspected bomb was found. The piece of ordnance, believed to date from the 1950s to 1970s, sparked a swift emergency response.

Experts Confirm Bomb Is Safe

Royal Ordnance specialists were called in and have confirmed the warhead is inert and safe to handle. The road closure has since been lifted, easing disruption for locals.

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