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Wartime bomb found at Peacehaven building site Peacehaven 'wartime bomb' confirmed as fuel tank
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A suspected wartime bomb has been discovered at a building site in East Sussex. A suspected wartime bomb discovered at a building site in East Sussex has been confirmed as a fuel tank, police say.
A 650ft (200m) exclusion zone is in place in Peacehaven, with buildings evacuated and roads closed.A 650ft (200m) exclusion zone is in place in Peacehaven, with buildings evacuated and roads closed.
About 60 people had to leave their homes overnight to stay in temporary accommodation elsewhere in the town.About 60 people had to leave their homes overnight to stay in temporary accommodation elsewhere in the town.
The device, believed to be from World War Two, was found at 15:00 BST on Wednesday. A bomb disposal team and emergency services remain at the scene. The tank, which was at first believed to be a bomb from World War Two, was found by workmen at 15:00 BST on Wednesday.
Sussex Police said the device could contain up to 1,000lbs (450kg) of explosives. A bomb disposal team and emergency services were called after the discovery at a former police station, close to The Dell park.
The device was found near the site of a former police station, close to The Dell park.
More updates from PeacehavenMore updates from Peacehaven
In the early hours of Thursday, Ch Supt Nick May said: "The various agencies involved are doing all they can to resolve the situation as swiftly and as safely as possible. Ch Supt Nick May said military bomb disposal experts had been excavating around the discovery.
"We recognise that it has meant considerable upset for residents - including children and senior citizens - who have had to abandon their homes at short notice, and for motorists faced with delays and diversions to their journeys. Workmen made the discovery after striking "something metal" and called the police.
"We are grateful for people's patience and understanding in exceedingly trying circumstances, and thank them for their forbearance. About 55 people stayed at Peacehaven Leisure Centre overnight and were given blankets by the Red Cross, Ed Hele from Lewes District Council said.
"Our primary concern throughout has had to be their safety and well-being." He said others stayed with friends and family.
"We are prepared to put on extra overnight accommodation for those affected and we're getting more staff for the leisure centre," he added.
Peacehaven Heights Primary School and Peacehaven Community School are closed following advice from Sussex Police.Peacehaven Heights Primary School and Peacehaven Community School are closed following advice from Sussex Police.
The A259 South Coast Road is closed between Roderick Avenue in the east and Malines Avenue in the west.The A259 South Coast Road is closed between Roderick Avenue in the east and Malines Avenue in the west.
Phyllis Avenue, Hoddern Avenue, Rowe Avenue, Sutton Avenue, Cavell Avenue and Roderick Avenue to its junction with Arundel Road are also closed.Phyllis Avenue, Hoddern Avenue, Rowe Avenue, Sutton Avenue, Cavell Avenue and Roderick Avenue to its junction with Arundel Road are also closed.