Controlled explosions carried out amid alert in Northern Ireland: media
Several controlled explosions were carried out on Friday by the Army in Northen Iraland amid security alert, BBC reported quoting local police.
A number of houses have been evacuated at Lonemoor Road in Londonderry, the second biggest city in Northern Ireland, according to BBC.
The security alert began when police moved into the area to examine a suspicious car. Police said the alert is continuing.
Details including the scale of the controlled explosions and how serious of the threat are still unknown.
Editor: Mo Hong'e
English.news.cn 2011-12-10 09:33:30
LONDON, Dec. 9 (Xinhua)
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