SINGAPORE — Bomb disposal experts from the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) will on Tuesday (Sept 26) carry out an on-site disposal of a 100kg World War II aerial bomb that was recently discovered at a construction site along Upper Bukit Timah Road.
Greenridge Secondary School, located along Gangsa Road, will also have to be vacated that day.
“Loud sounds can be expected during the controlled disposal of the war relic. The public is advised not to be alarmed and to avoid the area.” A letter from the police addressed to residents, which TODAY has seen, instructed them to vacate their units before 8am on Tuesday.The residents are reminded to switch off electrical devices before leaving their units as electrical services at the condominium may be affected.
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