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London: WWII bomb found – Traffic chaos at London Bridge

The bomb was located by police near Guy's Hospital

Newsroom July 12 11:08

Traffic jam in London, with police blocking traffic amid reports of an unexploded World War II bomb.

The bomb was located by police near Guy’s Hospital.

Traffic chaos ensued at the height of London Bridge, with roads closed at rush hour as many were returning home from work.

The subway station in the area was closed.

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