UK: Bomb squad carry out controlled explosion after high school evacuated


The bomb squad has carried out a controlled explosion after a ‘potentially harmful chemical’ was discovered at a high school yesterday (Tuesday). Pupils were evacuated from Denbigh High School on the advice of experts.

Police have confirmed a “successful controlled explosion” was carried out. A North Wales Police Conwy and Denbigh Rurual statement said: “We can confirm that the EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) Team have attended and has safely removed the items and carried out a successful controlled explosion.

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Source: WalesOnline News


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