In Pictures: SAF detonates WWII bomb at Upper Bukit Timah
The bomb relic was successfully destroyed after more than 4,000 residents near the area were evacuated in the morning.
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The WWII bomb found at the construction site in Upper Bukit Timah was detonated at 12.30pm on Sept 26.
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Mr Simon Gan leaving his block at 154 Gangsa Road with his pet dog at 7:35am prior to the detonation of a WWII bomb at a nearby construction site on Sept 26, 2023.
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Residents leaving their block at 7:40am prior to the detonation of a WWII bomb at a nearby construction site on Sept 26.
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A MHAlert text at 7:21am alerting people about the detonation of the WWII bomb.
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A resident tagging his gate at 154 Gangsa Road before evacuating, on Sept 26.
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A resident without a tag posted a handwritten note outside their unit at 154 Gangsa Road to alert authorities that no one was home, on Sept 26.
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Police knocking on the door of a resident at 154 Gangsa Road who had not yet sealed their gate with the police tag to ensure they had evacuated their home on Sept 26.
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Police barricades outside 154 Gangsa Road on Sept 26.
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Affected residents at Senja-Cashew Community Club on Sept 26. The CC has been set up as a temporary holding area for affected residents.
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A corner for pets at Senja-Cashew Community Club on Sept. 26.
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Holland-Bukit Timah GRC MP Vivian Balakrishnan visiting evacuated residents at a study and work room set up in Senja-Cashew Community Club, on Sept 26.
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SAF personnel using a shophouse next to the construction site along Upper Bukit Timah Road for their operations.
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Road closure being set up at the start of the Bukit Panjang flyover at Woodlands Road at 11am on Sept 26.
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Barriers being set up at the start of the Bukit Panjang flyover at Woodlands Road at 11am on Sept 26.
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A service diversion sign is seen on a bus on Sept 26.
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Army personnel moving the WWII bomb to the concrete block area on Sept 26.
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The WWII bomb was detonated at 12.30pm on Sept 26.
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Army personnel inspecting the site after the detonation of the bomb on Sept 26, 2023.
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