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Killaloo: Homes evacuated after discovery of suspicious object

Killaloo: Homes evacuated after discovery of suspicious object

BBC News17-07-2025
A small number of homes have been evacuated during a security alert in County Londonderry.It began when a suspect object was found on the Gulf Road in Killalo at about 11:20 BST on Thursday.Motorists are being advised the Gulf Road is currently closed at its junction with the A6.The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) said it would issue an update in due course.
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