First World War mortar shell found in Foligno
Mortar shell found – In a condominium located in via Pietro Gori, in Foligno, a bullet mortar, a war remnant dating back to the First World War. The device was found in the courtyard of the building.
The discovery immediately attracted the attention of law enforcement. The Police intervened promptly to cordon off the area, ensuring safety safety of residents and passers-by. Due to this unexpected discovery, it was necessary to change the route of the historical Quintana procession, a highly anticipated event that took place last night. The original route included passing through via Oberdan, located a short distance from via Gori.
This morning, the army bomb squad intervened to remove the bomb. After transporting it to a quarry, the device was detonated safely, eliminating any potential danger.
The circumstances of the discovery they remain still to be clarified. No work was underway in the condominium area at the time of the discovery, which makes everything even more mysterious. One of the hypotheses being examined by the authorities is that the mortar shell may have been found in another place and subsequently abandoned in the courtyard of the condominium. Investigations are underway to shed light on this enigma.
