U.S. Bomb From World War II Explodes at Japanese Airport, Over 80 Flights Canceled

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An unexploded U.S. bomb from World War II that had been buried at a Japanese airport exploded Wednesday, causing a large crater in a taxiway and the cancellation of more than 80 flights but no injuries, Japanese officials said.

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00:00The U.S. Air Force has confirmed that the U.S. Self-Defense Force is working in the Kansai Islands.

00:08The Kansai Islands are working in the Kansai Islands.

00:11We have confirmed black smoke and the sound of a bomb.

00:16The time is 7.58 p.m.

00:20We don't know the exact time.

00:23However, the Self-Defense Force has reported that it was a 500-pound bomb from the U.S. Navy.

00:29If the plane had passed through the area where the explosion occurred,

00:36there would have been some damage.

00:41I will repeat this.

00:45It is difficult to confirm the exact time by screening.

00:52If a bomb is found, it will be safely removed and secured.

00:57I think this is the realistic way to deal with it.

01:00Therefore, I think that the bomb was safely removed and secured.

01:08I will consider what will happen to the other parts based on this case.

01:18However, I think that the bomb was safely removed and secured.

01:26I will consider what will happen to the other parts based on this case.

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