How the WWII bomb in Upper Bukit Timah is expected to be detonated safely

• The bomb has been deemed too unsafe to be moved. It is expected to be surrounded by sandbags and have an overhead shelter.

• The team is likely to place a shaped charge to attack the bomb’s body. This will cause the explosive inside to burn and the bomb casing to rupture due to a build-up in pressure.

• An inspection will then be carried out after the explosion. Any explosive residue will be burned.

Sources: MIKE YEO, EUAN GRAHAM, JOHN KWOK, GERARD LEE, SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE

How the WWII bomb in Upper Bukit Timah is expected to be detonated safely

• The bomb has been deemed too unsafe to be moved. It is expected to be surrounded by sandbags and have an overhead shelter.

• The team is likely to place a shaped charge to attack the bomb’s body. This will cause the explosive inside to burn and the bomb casing to rupture due to a build-up in pressure.

• An inspection will then be carried out after the explosion. Any explosive residue will be burned.

Sources: MIKE YEO, EUAN GRAHAM, JOHN KWOK, GERARD LEE, SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE