Exeter students evacuated as far as Taunton after World War Two bomb found
Students say they gathered in the Forum waiting to be moved to hotels and accommodation
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Exeter Uni students have been evacuated from their halls and private homes after a suspected WW2 bomb was found yesterday morning.
Pictures from last night appear to show a large number of people gathered in the Forum without face masks or social distancing.
Some students have been evacuated to hotels in Taunton, whilst others have been sent to empty halls of residence in Exeter.
One student told The Tab Exeter she was evacuated from her Birks accommodation around midday yesterday, and told to take an overnight bag and valuables to the Great Hall.
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