HONG KONG — Thousands of people were evacuated from their homes in Hong Kong overnight so experts could defuse a large U.S.-made bomb left over from World War II that was discovered at a construction site.

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Authorities in Hong Kong have evacuated thousands after discovering a large undetonated World War II-era bomb

The U.S.-made bomb was found at a construction site in Quarry Bay, a busy area on Hong Kong island

Police say the bomb is nearly five feet long and weighs about 1,000 pounds

The city ordered the evacuation of 6,000 residents from nearby buildings as a precaution

Police said the bomb was nearly 5 feet in length and weighed about 1,000 pounds. It was discovered by construction workers in Quarry Bay, a bustling residential and business district on the wes

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