Explosives experts safely detonate unexploded WWII bomb

Explosives experts have detonated an unexploded aerial WWII bomb discovered on the grounds of the chemical plant near Litvínov last week. The operation was successful and the area will remain closed for several more hours. Some 140 firefighters were onsite for the operation. The police closed off an area of 2,000 metres around the site and rerouted traffic so as to ensure public safety. People have been requested to stay away from the area for the time being.