On March 31, 2026, during construction work along Tanah Merah Coast Road in Singapore, a 250kg unexploded World War II bomb was uncovered. The Singapore Armed Forces Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) unit assessed the bomb as unstable and unsafe to move, prompting plans for a controlled detonation at the site. The disposal is scheduled to take place in the early morning hours of April 2, from 2:30 am to 4:30 am, contained strictly within the construction area. Authorities have assured the public that no nearby areas will be affected, although loud noises from the blast may be heard. Safety measures... [Continue Reading]
Early on March 31, 2026, a 250-kilogram World War II aerial bomb was found during excavation at a construction site on Tanah Merah Coast Road in Singapore. Given the bomb’s instability and danger, it was deemed unsafe to transport. The Singapore Armed Forces Explosive Ordnance Disposal team scheduled a controlled detonation of the bomb on April 2, 2026, between 2:30 a.m. and 4:30 a.m. The disposal took place entirely within the construction site, minimizing risk to the public and nearby airport operations. Authorities warned residents about expected loud noises during the operation. This safe disposal prevents potential damage or injuries... [Continue Reading]