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24/05/2006
Security alert in Lurgan over
A security alert in Lurgan that caused the closure of the railway line between Portadown and Lisburn has ended.
A police spokesperson said that "nothing untoward" was found following a search of the area.
The railway line however has rmained closed and several early morning trains were cancelled after reports of the discovery of a suspicious object in the area of Lake Street and William Street in the town.
A bus substitution service has been put into operation for passengers.
(SP/KMcA)
A police spokesperson said that "nothing untoward" was found following a search of the area.
The railway line however has rmained closed and several early morning trains were cancelled after reports of the discovery of a suspicious object in the area of Lake Street and William Street in the town.
A bus substitution service has been put into operation for passengers.
(SP/KMcA)
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