A bomb from World War II has exploded unexpectedly in an English town, with the blast heard from kilometres away.

No one was hurt when the 250kg bomb detonated as army specialists attempted to defuse it in the town of Great Yarmouth.

Drone footage captured the moment the bomb went off on the banks of the Yare River on Friday afternoon, local time.

The bomb was found earlier this week in Great Yarmouth.
The bomb was found earlier this week in Great Yarmouth. (Norfolk Police)
Drone footage captured the moment the bomb went off.
Drone footage captured the moment the bomb went off. (Norfolk Police)

The bomb was discovered close to two gas pipes on Tuesday, and the army was brought in to disarm it.

The neighbouring streets were evacuated after the discovery, but those residents can now return to their homes, Norfolk Police said.

“Southtown Road remains closed while necessary checks on damage take place,” Norfolk Police said in a statement.

As a coastal town on the German air force’s route to England’s northern industrial areas, Great Yarmouth saw a larger-than-usual number of bombs dropped on it during World War II.

Great Yarmouth was hit harder than most English towns during World War II.
Great Yarmouth was hit harder than most English towns during World War II. (Great Yarmouth Museums)

If Luftwaffe pilots could not find their targets, they would often drop their bombs on Great Yarmouth so as not to return to Germany with them.

Undetonated bombs from World War II remain a serious concern throughout nearly all of Europe.

Captain claimed he fell from capsized cruise ship and landed in lifeboat

Sign up here to receive our daily newsletters and breaking news alerts, sent straight to your inbox.
You May Also Like

Inside Brad and Angelina’s daughter Shiloh’s transformation as 18-year-old moves on from tomboy phase

While many young girls would jump at the chance to play a…

Bondi Pulls All Non-Essential Funding From Maine Dept of Corrections

Oh, that Maine Governor Janet Mills – she will just push…

ASX loses $53 billion in early trading as China faces huge US tariffs

The ASX has seen another $53 billion wiped from stocks in early…

The Masters is only a short respite from the delusions of never-ending PGA-LIV war

AUGUSTA, Ga. — The question drew an immediate smirk from Jon Rahm. …