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Residents evacuated in north Belfast following house explosion
Overview
Police and emergency services are responding to a security alert in the Stanhope Street area of north Belfast after an explosion occurred at a house in the early hours of Friday morning. Residents are being evacuated, cordons are in place, and no injuries have been reported.
Key points
- An explosion occurred at a house in the Stanhope Street area of north Belfast during the early hours of Friday morning.
- Police have put cordons in place and are evacuating local residents.
- No injuries have been reported, according to local representatives.
- The public and drivers have been advised to avoid the area while emergency services carry out operations.