![]() ![]() The discovery of World War II era bombs in London is not particularly rare, as According to The Associated Press, "regional airline City Jet said its flights from the airport had been rescheduled to land and take off from London Southend airport," and "Italy's Alitalia said it would operate flights from London Stansted airport." Several airlines are moving their flights to other local airports. The council adds that "the operation is expected to continue until Tuesday morning." Then, "when work starts to remove it, it is expected the exclusion zone will be extended to 250 metres and more properties will need to be evacuated." "I urge any passengers due to fly today not to come to the airport and to contact their airline for further information,"Īirport CEO Robert Sinclair said in a statement.Īuthorities from Newham Council say they plan to wait for people to get clear of the exclusion zone before the police and navy begin to lift the device. Some 261 arrivals and departures were scheduled for London City Airport on Monday, "Overnight, officers have been helping to evacuate properties within the exclusion zone and police are working with the local authority to provide residents with temporary emergency accommodation and the appropriate support," police said. ![]() ![]() Sunday, the police and Royal Navy decided to evacuate people within 706 feet of the bomb. It was found early Sunday in the River Thames, as part of planned work at a dock near the airport,Īt 10 p.m. The unexploded bomb is a "German 500kg fused device,"Īccording to local authorities. More than 70 years after a bomb was dropped on London, its discovery has prompted authorities to cancel flights all day Monday at London City Airport. ![]()
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