Gardaí call in bomb disposal team after suspicious device found in Dublin

The device was discovered by a member of the public today at around 3.30pm in the Kimmage area.

HOMES HAVE BEEN evacuated in the Kimmage area of Dublin this afternoon following the discovery of a “suspicious device”.

The device was discovered by a member of the public today at around 3.30pm on Durrow Road, at the junction of Stannaway Road in Kimmage.

Gardaí have cordoned off the scene and houses in the immediate area have been evacuated.

The Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team have been notified of the incident and are currently en route, according to gardaí.

Gardaí are currently attending an incident on Durrow Rd and junction of
Stannaway Rd, Kimmage. Road closures at Stannaway Rd, Kilfenora to Ferris Rd. Local diversions are in place. Please use alternative routes pic.twitter.com/9vKoQHiIPG
— An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) May 1, 2018

An Garda Síochána / Twitter

Road closures are in place at Stannaway Road and Kilfenora to Ferris Road.

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