Second World War mine explodes off Essex coast
- 5 years ago
This is the astonishing moment a huge Second World War mine was detonated half-a-mile out at sea.
The waves violently erupted as the historic 1400lb explosive was blown up after getting caught up in a boat's fishing net.
The massive blast caused the ground in the seaside town of Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, to shake, leaving locals fearing for their safety.
The waves violently erupted as the historic 1400lb explosive was blown up after getting caught up in a boat's fishing net.
The massive blast caused the ground in the seaside town of Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, to shake, leaving locals fearing for their safety.