School shut due to discovery of buried WWII explosives.

Due to recent developments, Millbay Academy, a school in Plymouth, has been temporarily closed. The closure is a result of the discovery of two mysterious metal objects, believed to be remnants of World War II ordnance, beneath the school's grounds.

Known locally as the 'Red School', Millbay Academy is situated on a plot of land owned by the council. Currently, the land is being excavated for a new community housing project. However, during the ground investigation works, the two unidentified metal objects were found, prompting the council to take precautionary measures and close the school.

The council has clarified that the objects could potentially be anything, ranging from reinforced concrete to pieces of old railway tracks from the nearby station. In a statement on social media, MP Luke Pollard assured the community that the objects were "magnetic" and that he was working closely with the city council to ensure a thorough investigation is conducted to ensure everyone's safety.

Mr. Pollard further explained that experts from Brimstone UXO and the military bomb disposal teams will be conducting an "uncovering" to determine the nature of the objects. However, there is no need for the existing cordon to be extended, as it only covers the site itself.

In the event that the objects are indeed World War II ordnance, experts will have to assess the situation and make the necessary arrangements to safely handle them. This may involve extending the cordon, but the details of such measures will be determined by the experts' evaluation of the size and stability of the objects.

In a statement released on the school's website, it was announced that Millbay Academy will be closed for secondary school students on Monday, November 18, 2024, as a precautionary measure. The closure is to support the ongoing investigation of the two underground objects near the school. The school also assured that online learning resources will be provided via Google Classroom to ensure that students do not miss out on their lessons.

As we await the results of the investigation, the safety and well-being of our community, especially the students, remain our top priority. We will continue to work closely with the authorities to ensure that the situation is handled efficiently and effectively.

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