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'Possible bomb' in Newport causes congestion and evacuations WWII in Newport causes congestion and evacuations
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Businesses, homes and a school have been evacuated after police said a possible bomb was found during building work in Newport. Businesses, homes and a school have been evacuated after a bomb was found during building work in Newport.
A police cordon has been erected around Maes Glas Retail Park causing traffic congestion, and Docks Way is shut. The Explosives Ordanance Division has confirmed the bomb at the city's Maes Glas Retail Park, dates back to World War Two.
Police were called at 12:45 BST. People are being advised to avoid the area. Bomb disposal experts are assessing the situation and a cordon has been put in place as a precautionary measure.
The 190-pupil St Michaels RC Primary school was evacuated and pupils taken to Pill Millennium centre. The evacuation has led to heavy traffic and people are being advised to avoid the area until further notice.
Gwent Police said parents or guardians could collect their children from there. The 190-pupil St Michaels RC Primary school was evacuated and pupils taken to Pill Millennium centre o be collected by their parents.
Nine properties on Meldalgief Road have been evacuated, said a police spokesperson, and some people have gone to Newport Leisure Centre.Nine properties on Meldalgief Road have been evacuated, said a police spokesperson, and some people have gone to Newport Leisure Centre.
There are reports that the device could be an unexploded World War Two bomb and the Army's Explosive Ordnance Division was due to attend. A statement by Gwent Police said: "Residents are advised to avoid the area if possible as the cordon has resulted in a number of road closures which have created significant congestion.
"Officers and CSOs are in the area providing local residents with reassurance.