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Residents evacuated from homes in Lurgan during security alert
Overview
Residents have been evacuated from their homes on James Street in Lurgan, County Armagh, due to a security alert involving a suspicious object. Police have closed the street to traffic and pedestrians, and Lurgan Town Hall has been opened by the council for affected residents.
Key points
- A security alert is underway in James Street, Lurgan, County Armagh.
- Residents have been evacuated from their homes while a suspicious object is examined.
- Police have closed the street to both traffic and pedestrians.
- Lurgan Town Hall has been opened to accommodate those affected by the evacuation.