12/08/2015
Security Alert In L'Derry Following Explosion Inside Bin
A security alert has started in L'Derry following an explosion inside a bin on Tuesday night.
Police are currently at the scene in the Skeoge Road area. They believe an item inside a bin exploded overnight and searches in the area are being carried out.
The Skeoge Road is closed between the Glengalliagh roundabout and the Buncrana Road.
SDLP Councillor Brian Tierney said: "After reports of an explosion came in, I visited the area last night and immediately contacted local police. It was thought at that stage that a gas cylinder had exploded in a bin but a security operation has since been deployed.
"This has caused significant disruption for local people and commuters travelling into Derry. The area is also right beside a field that young children use to play in over the summer. An explosion, of any nature, could have put those children at risk and those behind it have been utterly reckless."
Members of the public have been advised to avoid the area.
(CD)
Police are currently at the scene in the Skeoge Road area. They believe an item inside a bin exploded overnight and searches in the area are being carried out.
The Skeoge Road is closed between the Glengalliagh roundabout and the Buncrana Road.
SDLP Councillor Brian Tierney said: "After reports of an explosion came in, I visited the area last night and immediately contacted local police. It was thought at that stage that a gas cylinder had exploded in a bin but a security operation has since been deployed.
"This has caused significant disruption for local people and commuters travelling into Derry. The area is also right beside a field that young children use to play in over the summer. An explosion, of any nature, could have put those children at risk and those behind it have been utterly reckless."
Members of the public have been advised to avoid the area.
(CD)
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