Around 9h, military engineers from the Hai Phong Military Command used a crane to lift the bomb from a depth of about 4 m at 96 Cau Dat street, Le Chan ward. The bomb was then transported to a disposal site, with the entire operation proceeding safely.

According to authorities, the bomb is about 1,2 m long, 35 cm in diameter, and weighs approximately 300 kg, identified as unexploded ordnance remaining from the war.

The 300 kg bomb was safely handled by military engineers. Photo: Le Tan.

Earlier, on 3/9, construction workers digging a house foundation at 96 Cau Dat street discovered a strange object and reported it to the authorities. The city's Military Command inspected the site, confirmed it was a bomb, and developed a plan for its recovery and transport for controlled detonation.

To ensure safety, on the morning of 4/9, authorities closed about 800 m of Cau Dat street, from the Hai Ba Trung intersection to the Nguyen Duc Canh intersection. This is a busy street in central Hai Phong, home to many businesses.

During the war, Hai Phong was a key target for US air and naval attacks, especially in 1972. Unexploded bombs, mines, and other ordnance still remain in the area today.

Le Tan