Discovered a 200kg bomb while expanding the garden

(Baonghean.vn) - On January 1, the Nghia Dan District Military Command coordinated with the engineering force of the Nghe An Provincial Military Command to successfully destroy a bomb in Nghia Son Commune, Nghia Dan District..

The bomb's tip is deep underground. Photo: Minh Thai

According to the Nghia Son commune authorities, the bomb was discovered by local people while expanding the farming land area of ​​a household in Son Lien hamlet, Nghia Son commune, Nghia Dan district.

The bomb was 25cm in diameter, weighed 500 pounds, equivalent to 200kg, was 4.5m deep underground and had great destructive power. This was a bomb left over from the war dropped by the US. This bomb was located right in a residential area, very close to the national highway.

The bomb after being dug up. Photo by Minh Thai

Upon receiving information from the people, the local authorities organized militia forces to guard the scene and reported to superiors.

Immediately afterwards, the Provincial Military Command directed the engineering force to coordinate with the Nghia Dan District Military Command and the Nghia Son Commune government to destroy the bomb, ensuring safety for people and material./.

Minh Thai

(Dai Nghia Dan)