Live
- Gujarat govt approves Rs 255 crore for road projects in Surat, Rajkot & Gandhinagar civic bodies
- Modi offers 'One Earth' India's expertise in eradicating poverty, bridging digital divide
- Pakistan appoints Lt Gen Asim Malik as new ISI chief
- War of words between ruling, oppn parties over Bengal flood situation continues
- Haaland throwing the ball at Gabriel’s head was a ‘coward’s move’: Arsenal legend Ian Wright
- Labour participation rate hits record 60.1 pc in India’s urban areas, employment rises
- Kharif crop sowing exceeds 1,104 lakh hectares: Centre
- Samsung strike: Some workers return to Chennai plant after show-cause notice
- Wakf Amendment bill: Minister Zameer holds a meeting
- Khadar strikes the right key at CPA Wants more Federal features in State-Centre relationship
London City Airport shut after World War II bomb found in Thames
Highlights
The London City Airport was closed on Sunday night after an unexploded World War Two bomb was discovered in the River Thames at George V Dock, the Metropolitan Police said in a statement.
The London City Airport was closed on Sunday night after an unexploded World War Two bomb was discovered in the River Thames at George V Dock, the Metropolitan Police said in a statement.
The ordnance was found during pre-planned work at the airport, and an operation to remove it was ongoing along with the Royal Navy, the police said.
There will be disruption to inbound and outbound flights during the operation, the Metropolitan Police said.A 214-metre exclusion zone has been implemented to ensure that the bomb can be safely dealt with.
Passengers have been advised not to travel to the airport until further notice, according to a statement on the London City Airport's website.
Next Story
ADVERTISEMENT
