Railway line closed
Police are investigating a telephone warning received on Wednesday evening claiming that a bomb had been left on the tracks at Lurgan,
The investigation is focused on the Bells Row railway crossing at Antrim Road.
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Chief Inspector Paul Reid said the railway line would remain closed until the policing operation is completed.
“Motorists in Lurgan are advised that the crossing at Bells Row will also remain closed for some time and they should avoid the Antrim Road and Cornakinnegar Road areas until further notice,” he said.