Royal Navy Bomb Squad Hauls WWII Bomb Out to Sea from Portsmouth Harbour
Mass Evacuation Sparks Portsmouth Chaos
A World War Two bomb forced a dramatic evacuation this morning in Portsmouth Harbour. The Royal Navy bomb squad teamed up with Hampshire Police, the MOD, and British Transport Police to secure the area. They’re towing the historic ordnance out to sea to neutralise the threat.
Gunwharf Quays and Old Portsmouth Cleared
Authorities evacuated both shoppers and residents from Gunwharf Quays and Old Portsmouth. Rest centres sprung up at St Thomas’ Cathedral for Old Portsmouth locals and at the John Pounds Centre in Queen Street for Gunwharf Quays residents and Wightlink passengers.
Huge 300m Safety Zone Locks Down Key Areas
- A 300-metre cordon stretched across vital spots including the Wightlink terminal, Gunwharf Quays, parts of Old Portsmouth like Tower Alley and West Street, The Hard area with Portsmouth Harbour station, and the Clarence Pier zone.
- Major roads closed include 1 Square, West Street, Broad Street, and Tower Street, grinding traffic to a halt.
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Residents seeking details about rest centres can call Portsmouth City Council on 023 9283 4092.
