16/08/2005

Railway line closed as suspect device investigated

A stretch of railway line in Co Armagh has been closed after a suspicious device was discovered on a track close to Lurgan.

The device was found by workmen on Monday close to Malone Bridge on the Lurgan side of Bells Bridge.

The line between Lisburn and Portadown is closed as army technical experts examine the scene

Police have advised people to avoid the area while the alert continues.

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