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Wednesday, 30 October, 2002, 09:50 GMT
Wartime bomb closes station
Derby Railway Station
The station was closed for more than 30 minutes
Derby railway station had to be evacuated and the surrounding area cordoned off after a suspected World War II bomb was found.

It is believed unexploded bomb was uncovered during digging at Roundhouse Way near the station.

A bomb disposal team has been sent to the station to determine whether it is a danger to the public.

The train station was closed for more than 30 minutes, but re-opened to the public at about 0850 GMT on Wednesday.

A small area around Pride Park is still cordoned off while experts assess the danger.

Derbyshire police spokesman said: "The suspected bomb is around three or four inches in diameter and has fins on the back."

A spokeswoman for Midland Mainline said services have been affected by the evacuation.


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