Undefined Explosive Device (UED)

Undefined Explosive Device (UED) event in United Kingdom on Wed 3rd April 2024

3rd April 2024

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LIVE: A19 reopens after bomb scare at Ron Perry service station results in 'controlled explosion' on farmland

A bomb squad was in attendance and a full road closure was put in place

The device was safely disposed of in a controlled explosion on nearby farmland just before 6.15pm with final safety checks being made afterwards. We would like to thank all motorists affected for their co-operation, as well as all our emergency service colleagues and partner organisations for their support in bringing this incident to a safe conclusion.

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