In a significant safety operation, authorities in Hong Kong evacuated approximately 6,000 residents after an unexploded World War II bomb was discovered at a construction site. The 1,000-pound bomb, believed to be a remnant of the war, prompted immediate action from the police, who successfully defused the bomb after extensive efforts lasting up to 10 hours. Residents praised the smooth execution of the evacuation, which involved several roads being affected and public safety measures being enforced in the area.