Bomb disposal experts called to suspected military shell in Todmorden

3:04pm Monday 13th August 2012 in Rossendale

A SUSPECTED military shell has led to the main road through Todmorden being cordoned off today (Mon).

Army bomb disposal experts have been alerted after the unidentified shell was discovered by workmen in Rochdale Road just before 12.30pm.

The discovery was made near the Charles Place flats in the Shade area of the town but no homes have been evacuated.

A police spokesman confirmed that cordons are currently in place between Knowlwood Road and Bacup Road.

Comments (2)

3:27pm Mon 13 Aug 12

Black Car Guy. says...

It makes you wonder how many more bombs etc are still out there? There was one at Rishton a few weeks ago.
It makes you wonder how many more bombs etc are still out there? There was one at Rishton a few weeks ago. Black Car Guy.

7:01am Tue 14 Aug 12

anjisan says...

as a child i spent many summer holiday's in tod, they are the most wonerful memories for me of my chldhood.
as a child i spent many summer holiday's in tod, they are the most wonerful memories for me of my chldhood. anjisan

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