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WWII in Newport causes congestion and evacuations WW2 bomb in Newport causes congestion and evacuations
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Businesses, homes and a school have been evacuated after a 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.
The Explosives Ordanance Division has confirmed the bomb at the city's Maes Glas Retail Park, dates back to World War Two.The Explosives Ordanance Division has confirmed the bomb at the city's Maes Glas Retail Park, dates back to World War Two.
Bomb disposal experts are assessing the situation and a cordon has been put in place as a precautionary measure.Bomb disposal experts are assessing the situation and a cordon has been put in place as a precautionary measure.
The evacuation has led to heavy traffic and people are being advised to avoid the area until further notice.The evacuation has led to heavy traffic and people are being advised to avoid the area until further notice.
The 190-pupil St Michaels RC Primary school was evacuated and pupils taken to Pill Millennium centre o be collected by their parents. The 190-pupil St Michaels RC Primary school was evacuated and pupils taken to Pill Millennium centre to 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.
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.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. "Officers and CSOs are in the area providing local residents with reassurance."