Another echo from the Second World War- discovery of suspected shell lead to Westfield evacuation. Image:@LondonFire

The discovery of a World War Two bomb at a West London building site has led to the temporary evacuation of thousands from Westfield Shopping centre.

Bomb disposal specialists quickly evaluated the nature of the shell and removed it from the vicinity.

The cordon has been lifted.

WW2 bomb found near Westfield Shopping Centre W12. Avoid area, Road and Rail traffic will be suspended for some time. Examination is ongoing

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HammFul MPS (@MPSHammFul) July 08, 2015

Breaking: Westfield Shopping Centre evacuated because of 'unexploded World War Two shell' bit.ly/1KStJTf http://t.co/jRqPMwE0W1

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Evening Standard (@standardnews) July 08, 2015

White City @centralline and Wood Lane @hamandcityline @circleline are closed at the request of the police due to a security alert nearby.

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TfL Travel Alerts (@TfLTravelAlerts) July 08, 2015

Situation is being managed, Evacuations taking place as a precaution

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HammFul MPS (@MPSHammFul) July 08, 2015

#ShepherdsBush: We are on standby with @MPSHammFul after a world war 2 bomb has been found on a construction site http://t.co/VffT8dvWvb

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ChrisHawkswell, EP07 (@LAS_TacAdvisor) July 08, 2015

The bomb has been found on a building site and is believed to have been dropped during the war

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HammFul MPS (@MPSHammFul) July 08, 2015

#ShepherdsBush: Evacuations are being carried out by police around the area of Westfield Shopping Centre W12. Transport & road disruptions

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ChrisHawkswell, EP07 (@LAS_TacAdvisor) July 08, 2015

Shepherds Bush - Westfield Shopping Centre has been closed due to the police incident on Ariel Way. Drivers advised to expect long delays.

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TfL Traffic News (@TfLTrafficNews) July 08, 2015

Road closures in place following discovery of WW2 shell in Shepherd's Bush, #WhiteCity news.met.police.uk/news/discovery… http://t.co/o2yYvbjbvJ

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Metropolitan Police (@metpoliceuk) July 08, 2015

Situation has been resolved, all evacuations and closures are removed. Congestion expected while area returns to normal

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HammFul MPS (@MPSHammFul) July 08, 2015

Police have declared the unexploded #WhiteCity WW2 shell safe & the cordon has been lifted london-fire.gov.uk/LatestIncident… http://t.co/3q431RXFqb

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London Fire Brigade (@LondonFire) July 08, 2015