Amsterdam Runway Closed After WWII Bomb Found
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AMSTERDAM, Netherlands — Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport has closed one of its five runways after a World War II bomb was unearthed during excavations nearby.
Army explosives experts say the 500-pound British bomb must remain still for 54 hours because it was moved during its discovery by workers building a road.
Bert van Denham from the local municipality says the bomb is expected to be removed on tomorrow.
A Schiphol spokeswoman, Kathelijne Vermeulen, said yesterday that flights are being diverted to other runways at the airport and no delays are expected.
