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Bomb discovered during house foundation excavation

While excavating for a house foundation, Mr. Cao Van Hoi of Tuyen Lam commune discovered a bomb weighing approximately 340 kg, buried nearly one meter underground.

A bomb was discovered at 2:30 PM on December 1, on land next to Mr. Hoi's family home, where they were excavating to build a foundation in Tien Phong village, Tuyen Lam commune. The ordnance measures about one meter in length, 40 cm in diameter, and still has its detonator intact.

Authorities cordon off the scene. Van Tran

Authorities cordon off the scene. Van Tran

Following the discovery, the Tuyen Lam commune military command, in coordination with the commune police and the Ra Mai border guard task force, promptly established a protective cordon around the site. They reported the incident to higher authorities to request specialized support for handling the unexploded ordnance.

Tien Phong village is situated along the historic Truong Son (Ho Chi Minh) Road. This area was a fierce battleground during the Vietnam War. Consequently, numerous unexploded ordnance have been discovered in the region even after peace was restored.

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By VnExpress: https://vnexpress.net/phat-hien-bom-khi-dao-dat-lam-nen-nha-4988478.html

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