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M1 motorway closed in security alert M1 motorway closed: Controlled explosion on suspect object
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The M1 motorway has been closed in both directions between Lisburn, County Antrim, and Broadway in Belfast due to a security alert. A controlled explosion has been carried out on a suspicious object that has led to the closure of several miles of the M1 motorway.
The Army bomb squad is at the scene of the alert at the Stockman's Lane roundabout. The M1 is closed in both directions between Lisburn, County Antrim, and Broadway in Belfast, causing major disruption for motorists.
There are no further details. The alert is centred around the Stockman's Lane roundabout.
A diversion via Lisburn and Dunmurry is being set up for traffic travelling in both directions.