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Roads closed as WW2 mortar found World War Two mortar 'made safe'
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Two roads in Bangor have been closed following the discovery of what is believed to be an unexploded World War Two mortar. An unexploded World War Two mortar found in Bangor, County Down, has been made safe by army explosive experts.
Castle Park Road and Castle Park Avenue have been closed to traffic. Castle Park Road and Castle Park Avenue had been closed during the security operation, but they have now reopened to traffic.
Bangor Academy has been evacuated and police have cordoned off the surrounding area. Staff and pupils at Bangor Academy had been evacuated and police had cordoned off the surrounding area.
The army is at the scene. There are no further details. A police spokesman said the device had been dealt with by the army and both roads had been reopened.