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02/04/2014
Falls Road Closed In Security Alert
Part of the Falls Road in west Belfast has been closed and residents have been evacuated from their homes as a result of a security alert.
The alert follows the discovery of a suspicious object in the area.
The road has been closed between Albert Street and North Howard Street.
Army bomb disposal experts are at the scene.
No further details are available at present.
(IT/JP)
The alert follows the discovery of a suspicious object in the area.
The road has been closed between Albert Street and North Howard Street.
Army bomb disposal experts are at the scene.
No further details are available at present.
(IT/JP)
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