Renfrew found itself at the centre of a dramatic military operation this afternoon after a World War II bomb was unearthed just metres away from the newly constructed Renfrew to Yoker bridge. The unexpected discovery on Meadowside Street prompted an immediate response from Police Scotland, who swiftly established a cordon around the area to ensure public safety.
The unexploded ordnance, a remnant of wartime bombings, was uncovered during ongoing works in the area in landscaping for the new Renfrew to Yoker bridge. Following protocol, authorities contacted the Royal Navy bomb disposal unit, who arrived to assess the situation. To safely neutralise the device, a digger was brought in to prepare a ditch, where the bomb could be moved before detonation.
The most tense moment of the operation came when bomb disposal experts carefully transported the device across the road to the prepared site. The team then attached a specialised fuse before triggering a controlled explosion. In an instant, the sound of the blast ricocheted through Renfrew, marking the conclusion of a high-stakes mission to ensure the community’s safety.
Residents watched anxiously from a safe distance as the operation unfolded, with many capturing the moment on their phones. The discovery of wartime explosives is rare but not unheard of in areas that experienced bombing raids during World War II.
Authorities have since confirmed that the area has been made safe, and work in the vicinity is expected to resume soon. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the lasting impact of war and the expertise required to handle these dangerous remnants of history.
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