Travel chaos as unexploded BOMB found next to railway line

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Travel chaos as unexploded BOMB found next to railway line
Travel chaos as unexploded BOMB found next to railway line

BRITS' travel plans were thrown into chaos when an unexploded BOMB was found next to a railway line.

The wartime device was found along the train line in Gloucestershire and bomb disposal experts are carrying out investigations.

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Brits' travel plans were thrown into chaos when an unexploded BOMB was found next to a railway line

A spokesperson for Great Western Railway said: "We will share more information as soon as we have it.

"Train services between Swindon and Gloucester will be delayed or diverted."

A spokesman from Gloucestershire Constabulary said: "We are currently at the scene of a suspected explosive device that has been found close to the railway line in Frampton Mansell.

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"The item was discovered by workers on the railway at around 11.30am.

"Officers have cordoned off the area and the army's Explosive Ordnance Disposal team are currently at the scene and assessing the item."

All services to Stroud or Stonehouse will be cancelled until around 4pm.

There are still services for those wishing to travel between Gloucester and Cheltenham Spa.

Summer Raemason

Gloucestershire

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