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A 1,000-pound WWII bomb found in Hong Kong triggered evacuations and transit chaos before being safely neutralized.
A 1,000-pound World War II-era bomb, believed to be a U.S.-made M65 bomb dropped during the liberation of Hong Kong, was discovered at a construction site in Quarry Bay on September 19, 2025.
Authorities evacuated about 6,000 residents from 18 nearby buildings due to the device’s high danger and potential for detonation.
The bomb, buried around 10 meters underground, was found near Pan Hoi Street in a densely populated area.
Bomb disposal experts began a 12-hour neutralization process using a controlled burn method.
Road closures, MTR station exit shutdowns, and transit diversions disrupted daily life, but no injuries were reported.
The incident highlights the ongoing risks of wartime ordnance in urban areas, particularly in regions with a history of combat.
Una bomba de 1,000 libras de la Segunda Guerra Mundial encontrada en Hong Kong provocó evacuaciones y caos de tránsito antes de ser neutralizada con seguridad.