IN PICTURES: These were the dramatic scenes at Blackpool North Railway Station as bomb squad called to reports of 'suspicious package'
were halted while the station and nearby businesses were evacuated following the discovery around 11.30am.
An Army bomb disposal team was called to the station where it is understood an item was found on the trackside close to platform 5. Talbot Road was shut between Devonshire Road, Cookson Street and Bickerstaffe Square as police put a 100-metre cordon around the area. Eye witnesses described hearing a controlled explosion just after 2pm before the traffic restrictions were lifted around an hour later.
Northern confirmed the line at Blackpool North reopened around 5pm and later reported that services were no longer being affected this evening.
Belgique Dernières Nouvelles, Belgique Actualités
Similar News:Vous pouvez également lire des articles d'actualité similaires à celui-ci que nous avons collectés auprès d'autres sources d'information.
Bomb Squad called in as 'security alert' brings chaos to rail services between Preston and Blackpool NorthTrains between Preston and Blackpool were halted for more than six hours after a suspicious package was spotted trackside.
Lire la suite »
Blackpool North station evacuated due to suspicious package - live updatesThe bomb squad are on their way to Blackpool - live updates
Lire la suite »
Bomb squad explodes live WW1 device donated to Norfolk charityThe live WW1 fuse was taken to a nearby field and a controlled explosion was carried out.
Lire la suite »
Bomb squad called in after someone donated live WWI device to charity shopThe bomb squad had to be scrambled after someone donated a live World War One device to a charity shop in Norwich. Guys, let's keep our donations to shoes, bags and books please! 😅
Lire la suite »
Calls for a just energy transition in Africa carry echoes of elite panic\n\t\t\tExpert insights, analysis and smart data help you cut through the noise to spot trends,\n\t\t\trisks and opportunities.\n\t\t\n\t\tJoin over 300,000 Finance professionals who already subscribe to the FT.
Lire la suite »
Ronan Keating's devastated ex-wife's showdown with mistress before police cameLove Island star Jack was just 11 when the affair came to light after his suspicious mum Yvonne got hold of Ronan's phone and saw calls to a number she didn't recognise.
Lire la suite »