Emergency crews in Great Yarmouth, England, located the unexploded bomb in the River Yare prompting evacuations in the area.

The discovery of the more than 550-pound device prompted local authorities to evacuate the area while military officials worked to disarm it.

Drone footage captured by Norfolk police shows the moments the bomb unexpectedly went off.

A protective sandbox was built around the bomb to protect crews working close by. No one was injured, according to police.

Police said no one was injured.
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