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Explosive device found during Londonderry bus alert Bus driver 'told to take bomb to Strand Road Police Station'
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An explosive device was found on a bus in Londonderry, police have said. A bus driver was ordered to drive to a police station in Londonderry with a bomb on board, Northern Ireland's public transport operator has said.
Two men boarded the bus at the Ballymagroarty estate and ordered the driver to go to Strand Road police station, said Translink's Ciaran Rogan.
He said the bus driver managed to get the six passengers off the vehicle and bring it to "a place of safety".
Police said the device was "viable".
Homes were evacuated in the Northland Road area on Wednesday evening while Army bomb disposal officers examined the object.Homes were evacuated in the Northland Road area on Wednesday evening while Army bomb disposal officers examined the object.
Transport Minister Danny Kennedy has praised the bus driver's "bravery". "The driver is very shaken - it's very concerning," said Mr Rogan.
In County Antrim, residents also spent part of the night out of their homes in Portglenone, after a suspicious object was found on Main Street at 04:30 GMT. Police said the alert was a hoax. Northern Ireland Transport Minister Danny Kennedy praised the "bravery" of the bus driver.
Detectives have appealed for information about both incidents. "The driver showed immense courage under very difficult circumstances," he said.
Mr Kennedy said the bus driver "showed immense courage under very difficult circumstances".
"Attacks on public transport impact the entire community who depend on buses and trains to get to work, school, hospital and go about their daily business," he added."Attacks on public transport impact the entire community who depend on buses and trains to get to work, school, hospital and go about their daily business," he added.
Residents were allowed to return to their homes at about 03:30 GMT.
In County Antrim, residents also spent part of the night out of their homes in Portglenone, after a suspicious object was found on Main Street at 04:30 GMT.
Police said the alert was a hoax.
Detectives have appealed for information about both incidents.