Stonerow Way, Rotherham: Roads closed after suspected WWII bomb found near Parkgate

Emergency services are warning of traffic disruption over the find, which has led to a 100m metre police cordon.

Police were called out at around 2pm to reports of a suspected Second World War ‘explosive device’ which had been discovered near Stonerow Way, Rotherham.

An army bomb disposal team has been called and a 100m cordon is in place as a precaution while emergency services work together at the scene.

Parkgate tram stop is currently closed due to the incident. Footpaths within the cordon and access roads to Parkgate retail park are also closed.

Parkgate retail park is still open to the public, although some shops will not have access from the side facing the cordon.

South Yorkshire Police said in a statement: “We would like to thank the public for their patience and their cooperation. We will update you again as soon as we have more information.”

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