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Colombes evacuated for decontamination of World War II bomb

Part of the city of Colombes in the Hauts-de-Seine was evacuated for a bomb disposal operation.

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A World War II-era bomb was discovered on the territory of this Île-de-France municipality.

Authorities established a security perimeter to neutralize the explosive device.

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Apr 19Demining operation in Colombes after discovery of 1944 bomb

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Apr 20Colombes evacuated for decontamination of World War II bombthis article

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