Evacuations underway after suspected bomb found near Larkhall

Summarised from 3 outlets · 5 reports · Updated 9 Nov, 11:28 · Archive

Evacuations are underway in Larkhall after possible ordnance was discovered near a premises on Broomhill Road.

Police sealed off an area of Larkhall in Lanarkshire on Monday morning after possible ordnance was discovered near a premises on Broomhill Road. The item was reported to police at around 9.05am on November 9. Broomhill Road and Broomhill Drive have been closed and a cordon put in place while the incident is dealt with.

Staff have been evacuated from the premises as a precaution, and members of the public have been advised to avoid the area. Access to Larkhall Academy and the nearby leisure centre has been blocked off. Nearby buildings also include an Asda store.

Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) personnel were expected to attend the scene and assess the item. Police Scotland confirmed that a bomb squad would attend to investigate. Police said the incident remains ongoing as of the reports.

How it is being reported

• Bomb disposal team called to possible ordnance found near Larkhall premisesBomb disposal experts are investigating suspected ordnance found near a premises in Larkhall, Lanarkshire, with roads closed and staff evacuatedThe Herald · 9 Nov, 10:52
• Lanarkshire area evacuated LIVE as 'possible ordnance' discovered and bomb squad called inA bomb squad will attend to assess the item.Glasgow Live · 9 Nov, 10:44
• LIVE updates as evacuations underway as suspected bomb foundEvacuations are underway, and roads have been closed after possible ordnance was discovered near a premises in Larkhall. Explosive Ordnance Disposal personnel are set to assess the item. Follow below for live updates.Glasgow Times · 9 Nov, 10:27
• LIVE updates amid bomb scare as bomb squad called and leisure centre evacuatedEvacuations are underway, and roads have been closed after possible ordnance was discovered near a premises in Larkhall. Explosive Ordnance Disposal personnel are set to assess the item. Follow below for live updates.Glasgow Times · 9 Nov, 10:27
• LIVE updates as Royal Navy arrives at bomb scare as emergency response growsEvacuations are underway, and roads have been closed after possible ordnance was discovered near a premises in Larkhall. Explosive Ordnance Disposal personnel are set to assess the item. Follow below for live updates.Glasgow Times · 9 Nov, 10:27

In this story: Larkhall · Broomhill Road · Lanarkshire · Larkhall Academy · Asda · Police Scotland · Explosive Ordnance Disposal

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